Hearpreneur

AUGUST 28, 2022

I learned from her that even if finances are an issue, it's worth taking risks if you know your idea would change the market. A very successful entrepreneur and one that is inspiring to me for many reasons are Micheal Dubin, the founder of Dollar Shave Club. 6- Muhammad Yunus. Photo Credit: Monika Nowaczyk. 10- Micheal Dubin.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

RBI normally requires founders to pay back their investors with a fixed percentage of revenue until they have finished providing the investor with a fixed return on capital, which they agree upon in advance. For background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. Bigfoot Capital. Key elements: .

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 4, 2023

Tips for Talking With Your Investors About Bridges and Extensions (Charles Hudson) – Charles covers a bunch of the questions VCs and founders should consider, and hopefully align on, when raising an incremental insider financing. ” As Charles also notes, this is exacerbated by the rapid increase in venture fund size.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2015

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Rose, according to his recent book, “ Angel Investing.” billion collected in 2014.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The Startup Magazine continues our Founder Interview series with entrepreneur Richard Lavina, Co-Founder and CEO of accounting services platform, Taxfyle. Richard Lavina, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Taxfyle. TSM: What is the most important thing you tell other startup founders?

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Version One Ventures

JULY 22, 2014

AngelList makes it easier for founders to reach angels and there are hundreds of accelerators and incubators to choose from. First, there will be a consolidation in the accelerator space, with the net effect of reducing the number of available spaces for start-ups. You need to assess early on if your business is venture-fundable.

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Scott Edward Walker

MAY 15, 2012

This post is the third part of a three-part primer on convertible note seed financings. Part 1, entitled “ Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Convertible Note Seed Financings (But Were Afraid To Ask) ,” addressed the basics. Part 2, entitled “ Convertible Note Seed Financings: Econ 101 for Founders ,” addressed the economics.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2010

So we as VCs search for entrepreneurs/founders who have the whole package or as much of it as possible. Partners in VC funds only wanted to fund entrepreneurs who had a certain percentage of their net worth tied up in their venture. Few people have it. In the book they profile how VC worked in the early days (60s / 70s).

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. That relationship between fixed overhead and production time is as critical as any other factor in success of a young company.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Our Source Digital team is plentiful with industry experience, including one of our co-founders – and my sister – Laura Frecon. Wilhoite has over 20 years of experience in business and revenue acquisition, while Glorioso offers an extensive history in finance, programs, and products. Invite referrals.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 16, 2019

Is a Founder raising a new round well in advance of cash-out date because she sees an opportunity to put more gas in the tank ahead of what current underlying business metrics would suggest (i.e. Or, is she concerned about small cracks in the business so wants additional cash cushion as an extra safety net (i.e.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many founders stay on for several years to earn the bulk of their compensation, and the M&A advisor can provide guidance in this regard. These statements should outline your company’s budget, current and projected financing needs, market analysis, and marketing strategy. Finding a buyer. Negotiating a price.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Metrics like Return on Net Assets, Return on Capital and Internal Rate of Return are the guiding stars of the board and CEO. Unfortunately as we’ve learned from recent experience, using Return on Net Assets and IRR as proxies for efficiency and execution won’t save a company when their industry encounters creative disruption.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

LP’s who invest in funds are typically university endowments, public & private pension funds, insurance companies, large corporations and very high net worth individuals called “family offices.&# To give you an indication of how bad, for example, university endowments are suffering check out this chart.

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Most startup founders do not have enough capital to launch their companies and need to raise money at some point. The above definition of accredited investors is being currently reviewed by the SEC in terms of current financial thresholds of income and net worth. Convertible Debt Financing. Pros and Cons of Convertible Debt.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 9, 2012

From Lean Startup Machine , Lean LA and San Diego Tech Founders , to countless speeches and workshops, I have seen the impact that their leadership has had first hand. Will you need a big net (full-page ads in the WSJ) to catch lots of small sardines? Or perhaps you need to chum (freemium) the waters a bit?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2021

We’ve had two companies where we had to bridge finance them several times before they eventually IPO’d We had a portfolio company turn-down a $350 million acquisition because they wanted at least $400 million. You need shots on goal as not every one will go in the back of the net. It sold to Amazon for > $1 billion.

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Access to finance and skills remain the key barriers to industry growth. The pandemic was generally viewed to have been a net positive for the industry. UK XR startups generated over $1.4 billion in revenue in 2022. Main use cases include education, health, entertainment and gaming.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 2, 2020

Don’t be caught in the nets of the limits of expertise. Try to look for people who can replace you – not as the founder but a team who has the zeal to start donning one of the many hats you wear as an entrepreneur. . You’ll want mastery of both theoretical and practical in entrepreneurship, to have good management.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 19, 2017

As a VC, burn rate is one of the most discussed topics I have with teams who are pitching me for raising capital and it is one of the most common discussions points I have with founders in companies that I’ve backed. So let me walk you through the discussion points I have with founders. million for 18 months.

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Small Business Force

AUGUST 31, 2013

Picking a partner or co-founder isn't like finding a new friend. So, how do you avoid finding yourself in a similar situation somewhere down the road between you and your partner/co-founder? Picking the right partner or co-founder for your business can portend whether that business succeeds or not.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2020

by Johannes Larsson, founder and CEO of www.financer.com. Some entrepreneurs even see this as fuel to work harder, because they don’t have that safety net to fall back on. Johannes Larsson is the founder and CEO of www.financer.com , an SEO geek and affiliate marketing expert. You’re not alone.

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David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

We are in the midst of two great disruptions to American business: the internet’s ongoing disruption of most traditional industries: finance, healthcare, retail, finance, fashion, etc. the shift of America to a majority minority country by 2050.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 13, 2014

So to successfully raise a seed round of capital, founders should possess at least a basic understanding of the different types of angel investors they’ll encounter. It can also help founders better approach angels in the first place. Cons: Potentially not much value-add beyond initial financing round. The Grouped Angels.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

If you and your co-founder(s) are friends, why not work on your home instead? Getting a proper insurance policy for you, your employees, and your business will also serve as a safety net. Don’t have the money to rent a good office space yet? You have more options than you think; you can: Turn your apartment into an office. Stay online.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2021

The sudden arrival of the global pandemic has shifted the playbook for founders and venture capitalists. As high-conviction, seed stage investors, we are inherently relationship-driven, and we value meeting exceptional founders face-to-face. I can have a wider reach and a higher volume of 30 minute meetings with founders.”.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Pawame uses tech-enabled loan management and mobile money payment platforms to offer its customers a means of finance that is not limited by distance or lack of Internet access or a bank account. In December, he and I successfully participated in a pitch night for Dubai Angel Investors, netting a $75,000 commitment.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 20, 2018

by David Johnson, founder and CEO of TempCFO. And of the total amount of failed startups, a majority reported finances as the major culprit of their collapse. It can be stressful and unproductive to worry about your personal finances while running a startup. Fortunately, your brainchild won’t need to suffer the same fate.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 10, 2020

I believe Net Lawman has a kind of catch to it, rolling off the tongue with ‘real law in plain English’ attracting many to the simplicity and strength. It came gradually until I realised that I was constantly coming back to Net Lawman and comparing with others. Thanks to Andrew Taylor, Net Lawman ! #10-

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 7, 2014

5 million was always the classic definition of an A-round between the late nineties (crazy financings aside) and say 2007. Entrepreneurs started demanding that VCs call their first-round financings “seed” rounds even if they were $3 million. and there''s always a but]. I saw this myself a few times in a row.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 22, 2017

My recent years have included many thousands of hours of mentoring, coaching, advising, teaching, and encouraging startup founders with prospective ventures across a wide range of disciplines. In those situations, I have watched over business issues and opportunities so the founders have been able to stay focused on their visions.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Although some founders take venture capital in exchange for equity, that’s not the only way to do it. To learn more about the pros and cons of venture capital — and founders’ funding alternatives — I caught up with Mark McKee. Mark McKee : Most first-time founders I’ve met don’t, frankly. Why or why not? Oftentimes, it is.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 3, 2018

Mint was because I had a challenge managing my own finances using Quicken and Microsoft Money. – Aaron Patzer, founder of web-based personal finance service Mint.com, which he ultimately sold to Intuit for $170 million. She is also founder of the Hampton Bee, and is podcast host of The Story Exchange.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Last week, we kicked off a blog series to help founders determine their company’s core priorities and strategies at each stage of the progression from seed to Series A and Series B. It’s even better to be net negative (expansion dollars > churn dollars). Customer churn: Churn should ideally be under 1% per month.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This is typically in conjunction with an upcoming financing or pending takeover offer. A competitive commodity business, or a “me too” story , will be less demanded, and hence, will require a lower valuation to close your financing. Freshman are a piece of paper to beta site (bootstrap financed—raise $50K to $500K).

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Haystack

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Before we dive into this, let me say (1) I know a lot of people personally who run these accelerators and consider them friends (and darn good people); and (2) I know there will be a bunch of founders who will say “Hey, well, I met some great investors this way, so it can work.” Ultimately, the buck stops with the founder.

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