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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

Ah, but today’s Internet companies have real revenue! And this is happening in mezzanine (pre-IPO) deals as well. Those with strong business models suddenly stand out when the tide goes out. I said that at the Founder Showcase, too. and profits! Sure, that makes them better companies than those of 12 years ago.

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Changes in Software & Venture Capital – Part 2 of 3

Both Sides of the Table

As some of the last generation of startups have gotten bigger many VCs have also chased later-stage investments that were traditionally dominated by growth equity or mezzanine funds. If they hit a product / market fit (meaning you suddenly see a massive uptick in usage and/or revenue) then these companies need to go “fat.&#

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Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy? Think Again.

techcrunch.com

Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves. That means the vast majority of privately held companies are still very dependent on venture money to stay in business. A lot of the stats weren’t surprising. Add to this that 72.7% just my 2 cents.