Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

My co-founder and other management team members wanted us to hold off and see whether we could get the deal done at a higher price. We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. I lived through this again September 2001. I was resolute. They accepted my argument.

Technical Review 301

Technical Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Venture Capital 301

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Working within a network of angel investors also expands the pool of expert resources and helps divide the work of screening companies and investment due diligence. Is the founder coachable? This article was originally written in May 2001, revised extensively in January 2011 and again October 2011. — Unwilling.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Detailed due diligence. Leading Late-Stage Technology Investors’ Portfolio by Geography, 2001-1Q2010. However, we believe in looking at companies first and evaluating them against the thesis the founders articulate, vs. going in with a thesis and looking for companies that fit the thesis. Profiled initially.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

rapidrollout.wordpress.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Who Uses a Consulting CTO I’m going to focus on the needs of the founders of startup companies: Founders of startups use a consulting CTO when they have business vision but limited knowledge of the technology needed to launch their company. Investors use a consulting CTO for technical due diligence.

Fractional CTO 40

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire Fractional VPE 40

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. You need to build genuine relationships with these portfolio startup founders as well as trust with them and the rest will follow. It’s just a part of your ongoing activities as a founder. Always be fund raising.

Developer 366

Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

what rights and preferences the founders and the other investors have. The best start-up I ever invested in went bankrupt in 2001. Before taking equity in a company I go through a VC-like investment and due diligence process. what kind of stock you are getting. where your stock sits in the liquidity preference stack.

Equity 40

Equity Technical Review San Jose Stock 40

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2010

There are plenty of wine funds out there and like any other investment, it would be wise to do a thorough due diligence. Marketing director Neta Mintz, vintner Arzy, and owner and founder Roy Yitzhaki would undoubtedly be the first to admit that. All are under 30, but they are already the leaders of a successful boutique winery.

Offshore 74

Offshore Harvest France 74