View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

This led to a number of repercussions that most VC’s have lamented during this time, including higher prices, larger rounds, shoddy due diligence, and many companies raising large sums of venture capital that probably aren’t suited to VC funding. However, not everything will be a net negative to the ecosystem.

Early Stage 374

Early Stage Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence 374

David Teten

JULY 12, 2017

The challenge with most such independent investors is that they, quite reasonably, all have their own independent decision-making and due diligence process. Although EquityZen is primarily an online marketplace for secondary shares in private companies, they also offer syndicated primary investments. Fundraising is burdensome.

Syndicate 60

Syndicate Syndication Institutional Investors LP 60

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . We are also seeing technology evaluation as an increasingly important part of LP operational due diligence. That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There is an exemption from the requirements that these investors be accredited with net worth or income minimums to qualify legally to invest in your company. Some can supply more when syndicating with other such groups. We’ll call these “inside angels.” Angel groups invest from $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more in qualified investments.

Equity 62

Equity Finance Liquidity Event Angel Groups 62