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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What You Can Learn From Public Markets It doesn’t really take a genius to realize that what happens in the public markets will filter back to the private markets because the ultimate exit of these companies is either an IPO or an acquisition (often by a public company whose valuation is fixed daily by the market).

Technical Review 416

Technical Review Pre-Money Valuation San Francisco Valuation 416

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

We want money to make some acquisitions (investors would prefer to fund M&A if they know specific deals – not to encourage bad behavior. So money spent should add equity value or create IP that eventually will. We want a strong balance sheet (um, ok. but that’s our firm’s money on your balance sheet.

Burn Rate 383

Burn Rate Balance Sheet .Net Valuation 383

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

When they look at buying your company they often think in terms of “how long will it take until I earn back the profits to pay for my acquisition price?” If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

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JULY 10, 2010

The importance of the conference is that it assembles most of the top privately held early-to-mid-stage technology companies in the country (and some globally) as well as most VC’s, growth equity funds and corporate development departments from large industry players looking at technology acquisitions. This is often in the 5-7% range.

IPO 242

IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

It is the world’s best customer acquisition for video consumers to get them to come to your O&O where you can make your $25 CPMs. Give access to music that is legal, avoiding lawsuits and ensuring revenue isn’t captured by other IP owners. Except for 2 things: 1. This is always how we saw Maker Studios.

Networking 366

Networking Media Distribution Video 366

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

So NEVER talk about early exits, quick flips, tuck-in acquisitions, previous interest shown by acquirers, etc., What about Product / IP? They might accept that a $50 million outcome will drive good returns given their small investment size, low price of entry, etc. during your meeting. That’s not an M? It’s a P.

Early Stage 360

Early Stage Startup Venture Capital Seed Stage 360