Steve Blank

MARCH 16, 2016

Founders can now access the largest pool of risk capital that ever existed –in the form of Private Equity (Angel Investors, family offices , Venture Capitalists (VC’s) and Hedge Funds.). At its core Venture Capital is nothing more than a small portion of the Private Equity financial asset class.

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Liquidity Event Founder Liquidation Preference Venture Capital 120

Steve Blank

APRIL 26, 2022

Most existing investors (those still in business) hoarded their money and stopped doing follow-on rounds until the rubble had cleared. Except, that is, for the bottom feeders of the Venture Capital business – investors who “ cram down ” their companies. Why do VCs Do This? ” On one hand they’re right. .”

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Cram Down Founder Venture Capital Recapitalization 404

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

As the venture capital business has come roaring back in the last 5 years, startups are awash in available capital. Companies horde cash and squeeze the most revenue and margin from the money they use. Instead of measuring success in dollars of profit, …firms focus on measuring capital efficiency.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Angel Investor 370

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 370

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Funding might be a need in some cases — but it’s not an absolute necessity. ? The business should be self-sustainable. The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Incubators and Accelerators.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Steve Blank

MARCH 17, 2020

But next the question is, ‘What happens to my business?”. The questions every startup or small business CEO needs to ask now are: What’s my Burn Rate and Runway? What does your new business model look like? Next, take a look at your actual revenue each month – not forecast, but real revenue coming in each month.

Burn Rate 436

Burn Rate Startup Valuation Sales Cycle 436

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2018

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Angel Investor 184

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 184

VC Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2024

The M&A market has become increasingly selective, with potential buyers wary of high valuations that don’t align with company fundamentals Private equity – In 2023 PE firms were seen deploying their capital in more cautious and strategic ways, reflecting the shift in market dynamics.

IPO 88

IPO Valuation Private Equity 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2014

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Angel Investor 232

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 232

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Venture Capital Firms. Theres a huge opportunity cost in not taking equity," he says. In the 1990s, Graham was one of those entrepreneurs giving away equity in exchange for crucial services.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2016

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Matching 120

Matching Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers 120

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The actual investment professionals (partners) are too busy to call companies that they’re interested in so they basically outsource it. But how can you really outsource judgment to young, smart people who have often never worked in businesses?

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Programming Entrepreneur Private Equity Equity 294

techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Tweet View Comments Sarah Lacy Feb 19, 2010 Pepperdine has a new study out that attempts to shed some light on the clubby, shadowy world of private finance. Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves.

Venture Capital 62

Venture Capital Technical Review Sweat Equity Valuation 62

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 11, 2014

Edwin: Oh sorry, so the business model. Edwin: The business model is that the organizer has to pay. But assuming it’s a fair exit, a venture capitalist, and I’m explicitly not saying angel because we could talk about angel and they’re sort of special so that might work out. ” Jason: So?

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Software Review Management 220

Growthink Blog

MAY 10, 2012

If it's not your plan to get venture capital down the road, then you'll probably stop in Stage 2-receiving enough funding to boost your marketing, sales, and infrastructure to grow organically from there to the point where you are satisfied or ready to sell. Each round may raise between $5 million and $20 million or more.

Equity 88

Equity Mezzanine Later Stage Venture Capital 88

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The question is what metrics do you most rely on to understand your business’s health? Two, revenue. Give us an answer and let’s move on to finding working capital. If you’re looking for five million dollars, you should be thinking institutional capital. You heard a little bit from others about that.

Small Business 95

Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

Small Business Force

OCTOBER 14, 2016

I’ve written countless articles and blog posts about raising capital. It’s one of the single hardest things you will ever undertake in your business career. Professional investors, be they angels, venture capital or private equity firms are always looking at far more deals than they could invest in.

Sweat Equity 20

Sweat Equity Private Equity Valuation Equity 20