The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2022

If all else fails, your advisor may be able to salvage the sale by reengaging other interested parties. The first step in creating a business plan to sell your startup to an acquirer is to create a valuation of your company. Preparing for the sale. This is when revisiting past interested buyers can be helpful. Finding a buyer.

Merger 130

Merger Acquisition Due Diligence Valuation 130

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

Building Your SaaS Sales Compensation Plan. Compensating the sales force is a difficult task and the key is usually to keep things simple, so that each sales rep knows what he needs to optimize to make more money at the end of the quarter. which is very close to the typical 8% paid for sales commissions. . $1

Software Review 91

Software Review Clawback Sales Salary 91

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the sales podcast, hosted by will Barron brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. Look, if you work in sales, wanna learn how to sell or just peek at the latest sales news. What does your sales and marketing team look like?

Entrepreneur 79

Entrepreneur Technical Review Cofounder Valuation 79

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

One of the questions I get, more often than not, is what is the appropriate valuation of my business. This is typically in conjunction with an upcoming financing or pending takeover offer. multiple interested investors competing for the deal, and driving up your valuation in the process). The more scarce a supply (e.g.,

Valuation 167

Valuation Forecast Seed Stage .Net 167

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 19, 2017

That is, how much should your company be willing to lose in cash every month as you make investments in staff and equipment that funds technology, sales, marketing and management. The Basics The starting point — the 101 — is knowing the difference between gross burn and net burn. years of cash runway, which is too much for a startup.

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Burn Rate Startup .Net Venture Capital 212

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Once you have a potential investor excited about your team, your product, and your company, the investor will inevitably ask “What is your company’s valuation?” How much is NewCo worth to investors at this point (pre-money valuation)? This is the most concrete valuation element, usually called the asset approach.

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Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 24, 2020

Whether you’re interested in selling a website you built from scratch, or want to sell your Amazon-based B2C brand, there are many different baseline factors that go into determining an appropriate website valuation number. While it’s true that valuations can get quite technical, the basics are relatively easy to understand.

eCommerce 91

eCommerce Valuation B2C Revenue 91

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The SEC’s proposed rules (mandated by the JOBS Act of 2012) amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow the offer and sale of securities through an internet crowdfunding campaign, similar in some respects to donation crowdfunding campaigns conducted on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

Equity 125

Equity SEC Technical Review Security 125

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many people who want to start a business believe they will be able to get grants or loans to help them finance the venture. Are sales growing or shrinking? A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a state licensed professional who offers various accounting, auditing, tax, financial analysis, business valuation and consulting services.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

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.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

It’s nearly impossible to get a services company financed by VCs. They have created two internal technology “products&# and wanted to figure out how they could turn their services business into a product business that could be financed. You’re a small fish. This team is talented. They wanted advice.

Silicon Valley 332

Silicon Valley IP Dividend Finance 332

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.

Finance 64

Finance Founder Accredited Investor Preferred Stock 64

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

Get International Sales. Just recently they raised another huge round of funding ( source ) and secured a 95 billion valuation. The service is most known for its army of affiliate sellers, which can help you grow your business and boost traffic and sales. It is one of the most streamlined platforms for credit card payments.

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HTML Affiliate Valuation .Net 140

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2015

While most of the startup blogs and magazines focus on the VC fundings and their million dollar valuations, the truth is that a whopping majority of entrepreneurship stories are never shared. A good chunk of the sales and marketing activities may be automated using tools like Marketo and Oracle Eloqua. But is this model replicable?

Bootstrapping 100

Bootstrapping Cloud Finance eCommerce 100

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. 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. The post When should you go for equity financing?

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Equity Finance Liquidity Event Angel Groups 62

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 22, 2019

When a company is targeted for Series A investment, it usually has a track record of sales or steady customer interest already. Small business loans and crowdfunding will also finance a start-up business. Venture capitalists usually participate in a round of investment referred to as Series A.

Angel Investor 123

Angel Investor Venture Capital Accredited Investor Equity 123

www.mint.com

MARCH 9, 2010

What is your net outflow per month? If the answer to the question centers around “We will achieve revenue soon so our net will improve and give us more runway,” it means the company is in trouble because no product ever ships on time nor achieves the company’s “conservative forecast.” No customers no sales, no startup.

Software Review 68

Software Review Startup Post-Money Valuation Technical Review 68

Small Business Force

AUGUST 31, 2013

I came to find that they had differing ideas about timing, valuation, to whom they should sell and how long or whether they would stay with the company. Hopefully, each of you has a different set of skills that complement each other. Make sure you are leveraging each other's strengths while offsetting each of your weaknesses.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Partner Technical Review Founder 40

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

It has historically been the case that VCs would rather fund the promise of 100x in a company with almost no revenue than the reality of a company growing at 50% but doing $20+ million in sales. Case in point, Procore just went public and is trading at an $11 billion valuation. This “overnight success” was first financed in 2004.

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Venture Capital LP Valuation Later Stage 363

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to 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.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Many VC funds rely on general-purpose CRM and sales funnel solutions like Copper , Pipedrive, Salesforce , Streak , and ZenDesk. She is a model for us all! 5) Manage relationships (CRM). If you have one, please contact me.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 28, 2021

You go back and forth on a price and you eventually settle on a post-money valuation cap of $6.5mm, meaning you have sold about 23% of your company. The first round is $3mm with a post-money valuation of $10mm, the Series A is $9mm with a post-money valuation of $30mm and so on. Let’s say you are able to secure $1.5

Founder 133

Founder Post-Money Valuation Dilution Valuation 133

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Btw, the definition of each startup financing stage has changed in the last decade. For a Series A round you want to prove you have built a repeatable and scalable sales/revenue model and understand all parts of the business model. Series B is about proving your net revenue model (can you be profitable?). Step 5: Series, C, D….

Cofounder 429

Cofounder Seed Stage Valuation Metrics 429

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries. Relationships.

Oregon 60

Oregon Jordan SBA Cofounder 60

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 20, 2016

Why the Unicorn Financing Market Just Became Dangerous…For All Involved. The pressures of lofty paper valuations, massive burn rates (and the subsequent need for more cash), and unprecedented low levels of IPOs and M&A, have created a complex and unique circumstance which many Unicorn CEOs and investors are ill-prepared to navigate.

IPO 40

IPO Term Sheet Silicon Valley Valuation 40

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tailor your marketing and sales plan to attract more people like your ideal customer. Components of this section include: Your marketing and sales plan. Marketing and sales plan. In your marketing and sales plan , you’ll say more about how you’ll appeal to the market in your area. Number of visits per sale.

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El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

Up and Running

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Combine a wild guess on future growth for several years, add in a wilder guess about future valuation prices and exit opportunities, and then pretend that the combination means something. Please, get a clue: Real businesses usually turn out net profits in single digits, and only rarely up as high as 20%. You’re out of school now.

Angel Investor 60

Angel Investor IRR Software Review Startup 60

www.payne.org

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Companies raise money by selling new stock after the board of directors authorizes the sale to investors. The strike price typically goes up as the company raises additional funding (at higher valuations). Lets say youre being offered 2% of a company with a valuation of $10m after funding. 1% ownership).

Equity 56

Equity Employee Vesting Preferred Stock 56

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. This year, Martin Cove Brewing Company will gross $520,000 in sales.

Oregon 24

Oregon Jordan Software Review Distribution 24

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 27, 2011

ME: Sure, but maybe that competitor would further validate and grow the market, which could increase your sales and make you even more attractive to a buyer! “Net net,&# some people say. They know there’s a minimum valuation, under which you’re not interested. That’s post-tax, post earn-out.

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Sales Term Sheet Stock Deal Structure 235

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Only after reaching $1M in CMRR should you consider hiring European sales and services execs behind customer demand. Be prepared to cross the desert - SaaS requires R&D and sales expense up front for a multi-year stream of revenue, so it demands enough investment capital to fund 4+ years of runway. Posted by Philippe Botteri.

Software Review 48

Software Review North America Europe Metrics 48

techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Tweet View Comments Sarah Lacy Feb 19, 2010 Pepperdine has a new study out that attempts to shed some light on the clubby, shadowy world of private finance. Paglia, Pepperdiine’s Denney Academic Chair and Associate Professor of Finance. e.g. invest $2 mil and expect a $60-$100 mil valuation for exit. Think Again.

Venture Capital 62

Venture Capital Technical Review Sweat Equity Valuation 62

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Bates: Good morning and welcome to our CEO panel, “How to Fine-Tune Your Small Business Finances From Funding to Growth” which I think is the direction that we would all like to be going. I’m here with some really phenomenal CEOs who are going to talk to us today about small business finances from funding to growth.

Small Business 95

Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

Cracking the Code

JULY 6, 2007

While upgrading a customer in a perpetual license model is comparable to a new sales, a renewal for a saas company is significantly easier to get than a new account sale. so the bookings would need to be split into "renewal/upsells" and "new sales". The SaaS valuation you proposed assumed a monthly billing relationship.

Software Review 66

Software Review Metrics Valuation Technical Review 66

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

The full agenda is available by clicking here but the day was a great opportunity to dive into the key questions that SaaS execs are wrestling with: How to design a sales comp plan? As soon as you’ve climbed the Sales Learning Curve, begin ramping your sales force by hiring renewal-oriented account managers. Stay local.

Software Review 48

Software Review South Korea IPO Portfolio 48

abovethecrowd.com

JUNE 2, 2021

Would that help retention and NPS (Net Promote Score)? The punchline of Chris’ argument is in the highlighted box, where he argues Procore is better off (having done an IPO and “as a result” of choosing the IPO), because Procore ended up with a valuation the day after the IPO of 20.5X Would they be loyal? Damn straight it would.

IPO 82

IPO Customer Matching Silicon Valley 82

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This past Friday Square also filed an initial pricing range of $11-13/sh which would give them an enterprise value less than their last round of financing ($6B post-money). I’ll address potential valuation further down the post here. Gross Margins / Net Revenue. physical world) merchants process credit card payments.

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IPO .Net Revenue Acquisition 165