Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The agenda ( full agenda here ) includes the following discussions: DEIS in Corporate Governance & Board DEIS in Human Resources & Talent Acquisition DEIS in Procurement DEIS in Edge Technology Product Development & Corporate Innovation DEIS in Go To Market DEIS in Venture Capital & Investment DEIS in Impact.

Equity 123

Equity Cofounder Venture Capital .Net 123

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Entrepreneur 371

Entrepreneur Equity Dilution LLC 371

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Equity 436

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 436

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

The Equity Kicker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

I wrote the post below for Crowdcube , one of the UK’s leading equity crowdfuding sites. Along with many other governments around the world ours believes that a healthy startup ecosystem is critical to the future long term economic health of the country. It went up on their blog yesterday. _.

Early Stage 119

Early Stage Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review 119

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. If you don’t know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Part of a venture feasibility study is to look at what financial resources are already available in personal bank accounts, equity in a home, life insurance, family and friends or from selling assets. How do I sell my products to the federal government? Contracting with the federal government is not the only option available.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

A stock, which can also be referred to as a share or equity, is a proof of ownership of a fraction or part of a business entity. In any case, these transactions must conform to regulations and guidelines laid down by the government. For many entrepreneurs and startups, investing in stocks is a good option for building more capital.

Stock 90

Stock Securities and Exchange Commission United Kingdom Technical Review 90

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. “As to 3.0x.”. “We

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

It’s not a quick solution, but the government and other funding agencies do not want ownership or interest payments from your company. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Startup incubators.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Entrepreneur 240

Entrepreneur Equity Small Business Administration SBA 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2019

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Startup 194

Startup Equity Dilution LLC 194

Hearpreneur

JULY 24, 2020

Given the current state of our economy, many young and business-minded individuals have begun using pandemic benefits as a safety net to begin a new business venture. Big business seems dead set on eliminating small business and government regulation is consistently making it more challenging to live the American dream.

Entrepreneur 128

Entrepreneur Technical Review Security Demand 128

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Small Business Administration 283

Growthink Blog

MARCH 25, 2013

Crowdfunding, private equity and debt secondary markets like Second Market and SharesPost, peer-to-peer lending sites like Prosper.com and Lending Club, and the Big Three social networking giants - Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter - have made information and intelligence on, and access to opportunities better and greater than ever before.

Government 93

Government Media Private Equity United States 93

Growthink Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

Letting small companies sell equity stakes online would be a huge boost to those firms—like angel investing on steroids. Broadening the Base Currently, equity-based crowd funding falls under strict Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing angel investing. This may take many years, or never happen at all.

Equity 88

Equity Securities and Exchange Commission Private Equity SEC 88

Berkonomics

JULY 16, 2020

It may not be equity. Venture or angel-financed companies with plenty of working capital sometimes are immune to this working capital need for some time into their growth, but at some point, it will become clear that the cheapest form of finance is not equity in a growing enterprise. Back to loans costing less than dilution of equity.

Covenant 62

Covenant Dilution Warrant Intellectual Property 62

Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan. Business plan.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet SBA Covenant Technical Review 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2017

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Equity Dilution LLC 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Equity 120

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 120

Pascal's View

AUGUST 28, 2010

government dataset compiled by the U.S. The study reveals that, both on average and for all but seven years between 1977 and 2005, existing firms are net job destroyers, losing 1 million jobs net combined per year. Private-equity and venture capital firms have been hard hit too. Census Bureau. ” (ix) The U.S.

Venture Capital 56

Venture Capital America Initial Public Offering IPO 56

Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 12, 2009

C corps, LLCs, and S corps differ significantly in the areas of taxation, ownership, fundraising, governance and structure, and employee compensation. If a C corp generates net operating losses rather than net income, these are carried forward to offset future corporate taxable income. Governance/Structure. residents.

LLC 61

LLC Stock Options Preferred Stock Stock 61

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

Or if you’re a VC raising from LPs you have to list all of your deals, your investment value, your carrying value, your multiples, your IRRs, TVPIs, DPIs, etc along with net cashflows plus your previous LPAs. These collective sets of documents form the basis of what somebody looking at investing would call “financial due diligence.”

Cap Table 336

Cap Table Due Diligence Forecast Churn Rate 336

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 30, 2020

A line of credit is a safety net in a way. They are debt, equity, rewards, and charity. Equity-based crowdfunding is when someone invests in your business in exchange for products or a share. Most business grants are funded by the government and even some privately held businesses will offer them.

Finance 147

Finance SBA Small Business Administration Startup 147

www.reincubate.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Hold responsibility for IT governance of platform & services, including telecommunications, networks, infrastructure, engineering, media, and architecture. Prepare and test disaster recovery plans, and contribute to the broader business continuity plan. Understanding of relevant laws, regulations and information security best practices.

Fractional CTO 40

Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review CTO Hire 40

Growthink Blog

AUGUST 6, 2012

The entire fabric of the our "way of life" - from tax receipts to pay for government social programs, schools, and national defense - to the sense that the lives of our children will be better than ours is dependent on a society that creates LOTS of good jobs for those that want to work and are willing to work hard.

.Net 93

.Net Africa America Government 93

Berkonomics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Venture or angel-financed companies with plenty of working capital sometimes are immune to this need for some time into their growth, but at some point it will become clear that the cheapest form of finance is not equity in a growing enterprise.

Covenant 61

Covenant Warrant Dilution Intellectual Property 61

Feld Thoughts

MAY 6, 2014

I was going to write about how the FCC’s potential action on net neutrality could seriously jeopardize Internet innovation, but Fred Wilson beat me to it (he’s got an east coast time advantage over me) with a phenomenal post titled The Fast Lane, The Slow Lane, and The No Lane. Please don’t pretend that you are surprised.

Intellectual Property 130

Intellectual Property Acquisition IP Open Source 130

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2013

Include liabilities, current and fixed assets, and shareholders’ equity. Include all that is applicable, including net income, non-current assets and any stock issues dividend payouts and repayments of bonds. Prepare an Income Statement Sheet. Prepare a Cash Flow Statement Sheet. Prepare Pro Forma Financial Statements.

Small Business 149

Small Business Limited Liability Company Balance Sheet Finance 149

The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 7, 2013

they insist on Net Neutrality ). My purpose here isn’t to revisit the arguments on favour of net neutrality (I’m in favour) but to observe that ad-blocking might shift the balance of power in the struggle between content owners and ISPs and to note that it is a dangerous game that Free is playing.

.Net 98

.Net France Portfolio Government 98

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 21, 2017

Five of the six largest companies in the world today were venture backed startups and just about all net new job creation comes from young companies. What we need here is government intervention. It’s also true that many of society’s deepest problems aren’t likely to be solved by for-profit companies.

San Francisco 90

San Francisco Cap Table Angel Investor Valuation 90

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2012

Sustainability initiatives can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create other net business benefits. A “sustainable” company is one that uses resources wisely and conserves nonrenewable resources in a manner that ensures its long-term ability to endure.

Green 154

Green Institutional Investors Employee Hosting 154

The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 18, 2011

Lending is still constrained, and the old methods of self-funding a business -- maxing out credit cards or taking a home-equity loan -- are no longer as viable. A couple of long-term studies do show decline in net start-up rates. business -- maxing out credit cards or taking a home-equity loan -- are no longer as viable."

Silicon Valley 74

Silicon Valley Government America Equity 74

Up and Running

JUNE 16, 2011

Investor funds: this is cash in exchange for ownership/portion of net income. You don’t have to give up equity in your company. Investors often take equity or royalty has repayment, which means you can gradually make payments based on the growth of the business rather than adding a large fixed payment to your expenses.

Finance 76

Finance Mezzanine Equity Vesting 76

Growthink Blog

APRIL 25, 2011

And Government Just Gets in the Way. It provides tips and advice for those looking to invest in startups and emerging companies, including: • How to Build Portfolios of Positions Efficiently and Rapidly • How to Dispassionately Assess Risk • How to Understand Private Equity Valuations and Exit Potential • And much, much more!!

Silicon Valley 69

Silicon Valley Ratchet Private Equity Startup 69

The Equity Kicker

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

It’s in bad shape because managers everywhere make investment decisions using Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) or Return on Net Assets (RONA) models which lead them to seek efficiency innovations which improve profits but eliminate jobs. Examples are minimills in steel and Geico in online insurance underwriting. We just need more of it.

.Net 102

.Net Capital Gains New York Distribution 102