www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

What is Sweat Equity Worth? Determining how to value sweat equity is key when negotiating with investors and employees. Entrepreneurs often ask me how to value the sweat equity invested in their startup. But over the years, I have come to realize that sweat equity isn't the same thing as market value for your startup.

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Rob Go

DECEMBER 28, 2011

I was reflecting on this post last week about the state of consumer web in Boston and shared a few of my thoughts in the comments. It got me thinking about this past year, specifically around consumer tech in Boston. ThredUp: Service started in Boston while the founders were at HBS, raised $7M from Redpoint. IPO’s/Exits.

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Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

The names of these once great, now defunct firms may not be terribly familiar today but here are just a few examples: American Research & Development [Boston] –> Founded by George Doriot and depending how you count it, either the first or second formal VC firm in the US.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Should You Share Equity with Consultants? To grow his cash-strapped start-up, Parker ended up sharing equity -- not only with employees, but also with consultants and vendors. Parker found that equity as compensation helped build loyalty to his company -- even among consultants. But sharing equity can have pitfalls, too.

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David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. ” . .

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

It might appear that origination is becoming much easier because of new tools like AngelList and the SEC moving toward adoption of rules that will allow equity based crowdfunding. We published the full report in the Journal of Private Equity ; it’s now the #2-most viewed article in the Journal’s history.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

I hope to meet some of the local investor and founder community when I visit Boston October 3-5: On October 3 evening , SMA is hosting a discussion on “ New Models for Engaging Talent: the On-Demand Professional ” at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf. The post Visiting Boston Oct. expert on deploying on-demand professionals.

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rapidrollout.wordpress.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Web Startup Lessons Advice from a CTO and Entrepreneur Home About Finding a Technical Partner for Your Startup Today I received an inquiry from a student at an Ivy League university who wants to launch a web startup. How can I go about looking for a (very) good programmer willing to do this as sweat equity? So you see my dilemma.

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View from Seed

APRIL 30, 2015

Below, we talk to Glen Mello , Managing Director of Silicon Valley Bank’s accelerator team in Boston. Glen Mello: Venture debt is a good complement to equity. It’s generally got a lower cost compared to equity capital and can help support growth. What are some pros and cons?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2020

You need partners, mentors, and investors who can complement your own resources to make it a win-win for all involved. Financial capital – revenue, equity, debt, funding. Startup neighborhoods develop more readily in larger cities, like Boston, New York, London, or the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

D iversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is now a critical part of the conversation in every boardroom in America. We can now look to extensive research from academia and analyst firms ( Harvard Business Review , Boston Consulting Group , Forbes , Deloitte ) showing that more diverse and inclusive companies are more profitable.

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Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

But if you read the whole article you glean more insight… the entire public equity markets have sunk in the last 3-4 months. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search. What will happen for the startup IPO market? Author howerl.

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David Cohen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

I served on the board of directors until the IPO, and during that time we were able to recruit great firms like Foundry Group, SoftTech VC (now Uncork Capital), Bessemer Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures. Payal and team have attracted capital partners like CRV, Thrive Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst, Temasek, and more. #10:

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 11, 2021

Investors are seeking both financial returns and environmental impact and looking for opportunities to partner with ventures that are working to tackle our world’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Cleantech Open has a particular focus on incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into its program.

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David Teten

MAY 4, 2011

On Wednesday May 18th, the YJP, I, and some other colleagues will be hosting our Young Jewish Professionals Private Equity and Hedge Fund Summit. Hundreds of hedge fund and private equity professionals, executives, and investors will be gathering in Chelsea to meet, mingle, and brew the future over the finest whiskey bar southside.

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Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

Kayak was started here in my backyard of Boston… co-founder & CTO Paul English and the product/engineering team is based here in Concord MA. Led by Oak Investment Partners with participation by General Catalyst, Sequoia, & Accel and others. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 29, 2012

Rick – I’m a Boston-based VC. In your case, come to Boston. Learn how they attract investors, partners, recruiting. Development for equity. It’s the first time that I/O has a 3rd day and the session started at 9am, but nevertheless the room was packed with people. Join a startup.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 29, 2018

As part of the deal, Cove Hill Partners, a private equity firm in Boston, will acquire a majority stake in the combined company. The financial terms of […]. The post Austin-based SpareFoot Acquires SiteLink appeared first on SiliconHills.

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David Teten

APRIL 29, 2014

According to the National Venture Capital Association/Dow Jones VentureSource, the VC industry is dominated by men (89% of VC Partners), specifically white men (76% of the total). Of all VC Partners studied, just 10% identified as Asian, 1% as African-American, and less than 1% as Latino.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. Local : many entrepreneurs like to use their old friend from Boston even though they’re now living in Boulder. Focus on the partner you would be working with. One issue he talked about was working with partners.

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www.greenhornconnect.com

OCTOBER 3, 2011

” Transitioning from partners in an informal collaboration to co-owners of an actual business may seem like a big step, but it is a necessary one that every successful startup eventually must take. 1) You and your partners have developed IP critical to your business. Sign in here or Create your free account! The Feed Blog.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

As with item 17, Jay Batson , a long-time Techstars Boston mentor, nudged me several times to finish this up and wrote a draft from his perspective. This new hire was a commercial hustler (code named Scott), moving quickly and broadly to try to secure customers and partners, including some of the tech industry’s largest companies.

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The new equity round will fuel additional growth and provide capital for further acquisitions. Boston, and Philly. Headout is partnering with @FlixBus to bring exciting offers and adventures to travelers across Europe. Cap Hill Brands raised $100M in a Series B round led by BlackRock. And they’ll be coming to Phoenix soon. .

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Growthink Blog

JUNE 28, 2010

But, if this is the case, why don’t investors in private equity diversify? Unfortunately, most individual investors in private equity significantly under-diversify their portfolios -- investing in one or only a handful of companies. Becoming a Limited Partner Investor in a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund.

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Growthink Blog

JUNE 28, 2010

But, if this is the case, why don’t investors in private equity diversify? Unfortunately, most individual investors in private equity significantly under-diversify their portfolios -- investing in one or only a handful of companies. Becoming a Limited Partner Investor in a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

I have been a part of both Startup Chile and now TechStars in Boston. What has proved useful is our continued relationship with Plug and Play and its facilitation of meetings with large corporate partners and potential customers who frequent the offices. – Stephanie Kaplan , Her Campus Media. Be Proactive.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

brevsin : CEO of CampusLive.com Boris Revsin discusses the startup life and his love for Boston. jamescaan : James Caan is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of the Hamilton Bradshaw private equity firm. @SteveWoda : Steve Woda is the CEO and co-founder of uKnow.com, offering insight into safety and security online.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Testing hypotheses with doctors, patients, payers, providers, purchasing departments, strategic partners is hard. They add mentors and additional services and some offer free space in exchange for equity. It can involve traveling hundreds of miles and can consume months of time and loads of money. It Takes a Village.

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www.collegemogul.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

For additional advice, I recommend reading " Finding a Technical Partner for your Startup ), by Daniel Kehoe, a CTO Consultant, who was kind enough to hear my struggles out and offered advice suggesting that we should supplement our current Advisory Board with a Technical Advisor. Starting a company while being a student is tough.

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Genuine VC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Here in our innovation hub of Boston, the country’s oldest subway tunnel built in 1897 is still in use as part of the MBTA Green Line. Coming straight out of my first meeting with Bridj’s Founder, Matthew George, I called both of my partners to share my excitement about what I had been immediately convinced was our next investment.

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www.founderinstitute.com

MARCH 2, 2010

When members see connections, they often partner with one another, backstopping and expanding each other’s capabilities and skills or forming entirely new ventures. Participation" means that investors "double dip" by getting both their liquidation preference and their equity allocation. - This is a downside protection term.

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View from Seed

OCTOBER 29, 2014

This post was originally published on the personal blog of NextView founding partner Lee Hower. Most of the dollars a VC firm invests come from outside limited partner investors (LPs). Greylock’s first fund was also raised from a small handful of wealthy families primarily in the Boston area. Subscribe here for more.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

It leads me to believe the entrepreneur avoided giving up equity as long as possible and now needs capital to get out of a financial crisis. That likelihood goes down if you are not in Silicon Valley or Boston. Anything over $100,000 raises a flag for me, personally, though other angels may disagree. So, you need to have a backup plan.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

The Forrest Four-Cast: November 25, 2017 Earlier this fall , MassChallenge announced their expansion into Texas, which is this incubator’s first US location outside of the home base in Boston. This announcement provided another strong endorsement of the fast-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in Austin and across the Lone Star State.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 11, 2020

still on. ## ABOUT MASSCHALLENGE MassChallenge is a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators. Even with the markets down and industry issues, we’re still investing,” Bill Powell, Managing Director of Stadia Ventures.

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Agile VC

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Most of the dollars a VC firm invests come from outside limited partner investors (LPs). The actual partners of a VC firm (GPs) will typically invest a minimum of 1% of the total size of their fund,* though frequently this percentage is substantially higher (especially in many of the best funds). What Are These Intermediaries?

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

An operations management lecturer at the University of Leeds decided to ask Boston residents what they wanted from a smart city, and the answer was a bit surprising. Asked what they wanted from a smart city, workshop participants in Boston all wanted something that’s more sustainable and livable, but they also wanted it to be recognizable.

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