Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. It is for this group that we explore the implications implicit in raising money for growth.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Gust

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

If your startup is at the wrong stage for the investor you are approaching, fishing for money is a waste of time for both of you. For instance, if your company is only a few weeks old and you have zero customers and your product offering is still in design, don’t expect someone to hand over $10 million to fund your efforts.

Venture Capital 171

Venture Capital Investment Bankers Angel Investor Initial Public Offering 171

Software By Rob

JANUARY 8, 2019

And we received offers of support from successful founders who have raised funding, bootstrapped, and those who’ve done both: +1 on that! On that note, there is another fund with a similar mission to TinySeed’s, but it’s later stage: Indie.vc. Would love to chat and see how/if we can help.

Early Stage 46

Early Stage Valuation Seed Capital Revenue 46

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

Prasanna Krishnamoorthy, Managing Partner, Upekkha Value SaaS Accelerator, said, “We are the first fund which combines an Angel List rolling fund structure for making LP access widely available, while using the variable VC model of giving founders the option to buy back their equity at a later stage, ensuring founder optionality.

Equity 78

Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

Small Business Force

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In early stage companies (and even some later stage or mature ones), there is no one area where most entrepreneurs and small business owners are lacking in just basic fundamentals, than in dealing with their company's finances and financial management. If it was a manufacturing business, cost of goods sold (COGS) were critical.

Finance 37

Finance Management Forecast Entrepreneur 37

Austin Startup

JUNE 26, 2019

The Whole Enchilada For those of you interested in more than The Skinny, keep reading… Countless conversations have been had with key users, customers, advisors, mentors, family and friends. and * on a bootstrapped budget* : We first engaged in customer surveys and validated a huge problem?—?several What did our customers think?

Silicon Valley 54

Silicon Valley Startup B2C Sweat Equity 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2012

Generally, the same criteria applies to venture capital investors, although they invest other people’s money, at a later stage, in larger amounts. This is definitely the space for bootstrapping and personal networking. Early-stage these days means early customer revenue received, and early product in the market.

Angel Groups 237

Angel Groups Angel Investor Early Stage Startup 237

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2011

Generally, the same criteria applies to venture capital investors, although they invest other people’s money, at a later stage, in larger amounts. This is definitely the space for bootstrapping and personal networking. Early-stage these days means early customer revenue received, and early product in the market.

Angel Investor 217

Angel Investor Angel Groups Early Stage Startup 217

Gust

JULY 1, 2012

Generally, the same criteria applies to venture capital investors, although they invest other people’s money, at a later stage, in larger amounts. This is definitely the space for bootstrapping and personal networking. Early-stage these days means early customer revenue received, and early product in the market.

Angel Groups 143

Angel Groups Angel Investor Early Stage Startup 143

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

One of the things I do as a founder of a later stage startup is to meet with early stage entrepreneurs to help them get their companies going. The project was so low cost they did not even want to bother with it. Then, forget everything else, VCs included, and just build. Worst yet wasted 2-3 years in the process.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2010

Generally, the same criteria applies to venture capital investors, although they invest other people’s money, at a later stage, in larger amounts. This is definitely the space for bootstrapping and personal networking. Early-stage these days means early customer revenue received, and early product in the market.

Angel Groups 121

Angel Groups Angel Investor Early Stage Later Stage 121