View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

As the venture capital industry has evolved, more and more seed investors are passing on traditionally “seed stage” startups because there isn’t enough traction. We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage.

North America 120

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 120

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Prior to joining ff Venture Capital , I published the first-ever study of how private equity and venture capital funds originate new investments, with my coauthor Chris Farmer , CEO of SignalFire and an experienced VC. ff Venture Capital. First Round Capital. Acquirer/ Investor. 2009) [ii].

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

I happen to be fascinated by the history of the VC industry, and one of the things we discussed at a recent offsite are the common threads behind the rise and fall of great venture capital firms. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. Read More ».

Silicon Valley 240

Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

As the venture capital industry has evolved, more and more seed investors are passing on traditionally “seed stage” startups because there isn’t enough traction. We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage.

North America 36

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

Feld Thoughts

JULY 30, 2015

Yesterday we closed our fifth fund, Foundry Venture Capital 2016, L.P. In 2007 we raised our first fund – Foundry Venture Capital 2007. We are syndication agnostic – we’ll invest with other VCs or invest by ourselves. As with all four of our other funds, it’s a $225 million fund.

Minneapolis 70

Minneapolis Phoenix Portland Syndicate 70

David Teten

JUNE 12, 2014

Klein, CEO of On Grid Ventures , will serve as the new Chairman of Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater NY. I will continue to work closely with the group, while continuing to serve as a Partner at ff Venture Capital. I’m shifting to “Chairman Emeritus” (an overly polysyllabic title).

New York 114

New York Connecticut Angel Groups Florida 114

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

2) Competition for deals in regions, such as Silicon Valley, New York City and Boston, has resulted in higher and, in many cases, rising valuation. Here is the data for the eight groups in these three areas: (a) Boston (3 groups) – $2.5 Louis Arch Angels. Wilmington Investor Network. Wilmington, NC. Launchpad Angels. up slightly.

Angel Groups 125

Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation St. Louis 125