VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In smaller funds, ticket sizes tend to be lower, so pre-seed is the only stage where micro funds are able to secure their minimum equity targets. Carta reports that 20% of the rounds in 2023 were down rounds, but I believe the actual number is much higher. who’s talking to customers?)

Valuation 186

Valuation Software Review Generative AI Technical Review 186

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

To secure your funding, you must establish the feasibility of your idea through proper planning and implementation. One should also establish the proof of concept of your business before you can qualify for funding. For these businesses, it is imperative to get funding from the start without which the company cannot be set up.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Scalable Startup

JANUARY 27, 2011

Growth means bigger and more complex barriers to entry – more advertising, products, support and security for your users/buyers, advanced services, etc. If you’re venture funded, things get kind of ugly -unhappy board members, cut off from communications, down- rounds to keep you going, or no more funding.

Revenue 22

Revenue Early Stage Down Round Software Review 22