Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. (it is also the title of a fabulous book from Internet 1.0

Burn Rate 383

Burn Rate Balance Sheet .Net Valuation 383

Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 7, 2012

in 2012 sales and $2M in income. As Cuban pointed out, this is a “down round” Zomm is seeking $2M for 10% of the company, implying an $18M pre money valuation today. Zomm is probably counting on a big Q4 holiday bump to hit its 2012 sales and profitability projections. Provides an emergency one touch dialer.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review Technical Cofounder Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 110

Ben's Blog

JULY 16, 2013

3/30/2012: 15.5. When you go to fundraise, you will need to consider the possibility of a valuation lower than the valuation of your last round, i.e., the dreaded down round. Down rounds are bad and hit founders disproportionately hard, but they are not as bad as bankruptcy. Yes, we did a down round.

Down Round 78

Down Round Marketing Preferred Stock Post-Money Valuation 78

ithacaVC

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Here is a post from October 2012. And here is a post from November 2012. Hopefully, it’s in high demand for good reasons, otherwise you risk a down round in the future. The latter won’t be enough money to grow and without the capital to grow, could risk failing or a down round. Don’t risk a down round.

Valuation 69

Valuation Startup Down Round Early Stage 69

www.mattbartus.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Interesting strategy, although I don't know if it justifies the added risk of having a flat (or down) round next time you go to raise. Interesting strategy, although I don't know if it justifies the added risk of having a flat (or down) round next time you go to raise. link] Brad Hargreaves. link] Roy Rodenstein.

Warrant 40

Warrant Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet 40

Ben's Blog

JULY 16, 2013

3/30/2012: 15.5 When you go to fundraise, you will need to consider the possibility of a valuation lower than the valuation of your last round, i.e., the dreaded down round. Down rounds are bad and hit founders disproportionately hard, but they are not as bad as bankruptcy. Yes, we did a down round.

Marketing 46

Marketing Preferred Stock Post-Money Valuation Down Round 46

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Third, angels in particular have had unpleasant experiences with second rounds that are venture led where down-round terms are painful and expensive. All of that leads to a tighter money supply which tends to drive down prices. . All of that leads to a tighter money supply which tends to drive down prices. .

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Valuation Angel Investor Startup 60