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Where are the Deals? How VCs Identify the Next Generation of Startups

David Teten

Most investors rely on their network of colleagues and service providers to source investments. These funds use a combination of cold-calling, travel, firm networks, paid expert networks, and technology to identify investment opportunities outside of their neighborhood. Notes: Only for IT & related sectors.

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The Twenty Year Itch: My Last VC Investment Out of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

This is going to be BIG.

Last August, I passed the point at which I had spent literally half my entire life working in this asset class, having started at the General Motors pension fund doing institutional investments in venture funds and late-stage directs back in February of 2001.

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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

Gust

Angels typically invest in companies operating in industry sectors with which they are familiar. A local network of angels is critical to achieving a diversified portfolio. A local network of angels is critical to achieving a diversified portfolio. Another angel round. – Need venture capital. Positive other factors.

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From CRM to CXM: Walking the Customer Journey

Venture Chronicles

He is right, and to his credit Paul saw the importance of customer experience and wrote about this in 2001. 5) Analytics: Traditional analytics have focused on benchmarks and operational metrics, which are still important but reflecting a rearward facing view of the business.