View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Once a startup has raised seed capital, plenty of theories and advice exist on how to successfully raise a Series A. However, large, lifecycle VCs who invest in a seed round seem to correlate to an increase the size of the Series A raised by a given startup. Build Audience Momentum. There was no meaningful difference.

Syndicate 333

Syndicate Syndication Seed Stage Startup 333

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

I had witnessed a number of early-stage tech startups in LA raise seed capital from the Bay Area and relocate. And Jim & I went on to raise several more venture capital funds in our day jobs. Many people join to run an accelerator on a low salary but with the promise to transition their career. See point one!

Early Stage 290

Early Stage Venture Capital Los Angeles Coder 290

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Find a location that has a target rich audience (aka Bar). 1) creates inbound links (SEO), 2) brand awareness (Audience), 3) very small percent convert. When starting a new venture, esp one in concept phase should you be drawing a salary? I personally only take salary once there’s profits. Does the traffic convert?

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44