Genuine VC
JULY 19, 2010
It’s clear that despite the varied terminology (Super Angel, Micro VC, Seed Stage VC, Seed Firms, etc.), Both super-angels are institutionalizing “up” and formerly traditional VCs shifting “down” to fill a market opportunity.
View from Seed
MARCH 24, 2021
In this comprehensive template and guide we break down each of the nine core sections in the deck: intro , team , what do you do , is it working , why does it matter (market) , can you be the best in the world (product, growth, financial metrics) , where are you going , what do you want (the ask) , and appendix. ” (Rob Go).
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Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
especially at the earliest stages but if you can avoid it I would recommend it. As per the chart above, I highly recommend keeping a founder dominated board at the seed stage. Whether the seed investor gets a permanent seat or a temporary seat will largely depend on: The size check they wrote (If it’s a $1.5m
Hippoland
DECEMBER 15, 2015
The IPO markets have been tough, and late stage investors are realizing their unicorns actually are just My Little Ponies in a Halloween costume. It’s just really hard to get liquidity these days in the late stage game. 2) Angel investors will reduce their seed investments. Image credit: Giphy.
Hippoland
JANUARY 29, 2016
Even though there are a lot of web resources on how to put together a pitch deck for seed-stage companies, most don’t address how many decks you need and for what purpose. If you’re meeting with an angel investor, this first meeting may be all that you need to secure funding.
Board Effect
MAY 13, 2019
At this stage, startups should be taking the time to develop a cap table structure that supports growth; plugging in the formulas to eventually model valuations and equity dilution during seed-stage negotiations. If startups haven’t prepared their cap tables for series funding yet, now’s the time to start.
Hearpreneur
MAY 4, 2019
What I’ve learned from my experiences as a four-time entrepreneur and an angel investor in more than thirty startups is that while it often looks as if world-altering business opportunities emerge by accident, they can, in fact, be discovered and scaled in a methodical way. Tell us your story. Why did you start your business?
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