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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

Gust

These anticipated outcomes were validated by “ Returns to Angels in Groups ” by Professor Rob Wiltbank in November 2007. This method compares the target company to typical angel-funded startup ventures and adjusts the average valuation of recently funded companies in the region to establish a pre-money valuation of the target.

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The Changing Structure of the VC Industry

Both Sides of the Table

Limited Partners or LPs (the people who invest into VC funds) have taken notice as 2014 is by all accounts the busiest year for LPs since the Great Recession began. pre-money valuation you certainly would want to exercise your right to continue investing if you had prorata rights. 2007 was the watershed year.

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How and Why To Be an Angel Investor

David Teten

Angel investors are generally former entrepreneurs and/or executives, who invest in privately-held, early-stage companies. Sohl: “The Angel Investor Market in 2007: Mixed Signs of Growth” Unknown. Villalobos & Payne: “Startup Pre-Money Valuation: The Keystone to Return on Investment” 117.

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Investor Nomenclature and the Venture Spiral

K9 Ventures

In my view the terminology being used for early stage investors by the press and the media is not as clear as it should be. I’ve talked about this on several occasions when I’ve been at conference and on panels, but I figured it would make sense to do a post explaining my taxonomy of the early-stage investing world.

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ProfessorVC: Touched by an Angel

Professor VC

A partner from the law firm (sponsor, covers the drinks and food) tosses out some softball questions to the panelists, the audience chimes in with Q&A and finally, culminates with the meet and greet where the panelists are flooded with business cards and pitches on the next great thing, which is often very similar to the last great thing.