Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

As dollars flowed into the industry, cooperation was replaced by competition, to the detriment of deal flow, due diligence, ability to add value and, of course, returns. By 1994 the big software wins of the 1980’s were already funded or public.” This isn’t correct either. A good example is Symantec. I strongly disagree.

Venture Capital 70

Venture Capital SBIC Technical Review Silicon Valley 70

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

There was a lot of consumer internet activity again…resurgence of things, but it was still mysterious, venture capital was still kind of closed, 1st time entrepreneurs had a lot of questions that were unanswered, and there was still some sort of hand waiving around all the financing stuff and so we took it on….”. was starting.

Technical Review 288

Technical Review Venture Capital Silicon Valley Software Review 288

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Angel investors are generally former entrepreneurs and/or executives, who invest in privately-held, early-stage companies. 1994 – present. Top performers conduct 40 hours or more of due diligence per investment and stick with companies as active advisors.[3]. Angel Investment Activity, 2002-2013. Time Period.

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor Technical Review Venture Capital Pre-Money Valuation 114

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 2, 2010

Will is finishing up his 31st angel investment (we’ve done a bunch together – including my very first one – NetGenesis in 1994) and he walks through what he’s learned from 16 years of angel investing. For context, I’ve made over 75 direct angel investments primarily in two time periods – 1994-1996 and 2006-2007.

Angel Investor 167

Angel Investor Boston Due Diligence Cofounder 167