Steve Blank

MARCH 12, 2014

Therefore we needed them to think and learn about two parts of a startup; 1) ideation - how to create new ideas and 2) customer development – how do they test the validity of their idea (is it the right product, customer, channel, pricing, etc.).

Lean 334

Lean Customer Development Startup Silicon Valley 334

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

When you see startups like SpaceX and Pinterest grow from a low valuation to a billion dollars in just a few years, it’s easy to assume that if you just keep doing what you are doing, you can get there as well. Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk.

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Merger Due Diligence SEC IPO 379

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. Look at the valuations of companies like Tesla, Illumina, and Twitter.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 12, 2018

Business owners get to examine their company’s strengths and weaknesses, and channelling resources accordingly. Whether gold can continue on its upward trajectory depends on the performance of equities markets. Any shock drops in equities such as what happened in mid-February 2018 could send gold prices sharply higher.

Channel 80

Channel Stock Equity Valuation 80

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As a testament to the growing power of “the creator economy,” visual content creation app development startup Lightricks has secured an impressive $130 million investment round, at a valuation of $1.8 Audiences constantly consume information through the different content channels daily.

Private Equity 143

Private Equity Developer Venture Capital Merger 143

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Lightning is a network of bi-directional payment channels that allows for instant settlement between parties and routing of payments over a TOR-like p2p network settled in units of bitcoin. > 36,000 public channels . > In the world of cryptocurrency, only payment channels like Lightning allow for that level of optimization.

Networking 168

Networking Global OTC Security 168

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Prior to working with Citius, he helped global businesses generate up to $200M in annual recurring revenue and realise valuations of $1Bn+. Inside Sales), Channel, Pre-Sales, SDRs, Marketing, Customer Success, and Professional Services. During that time, he had key successes.

Founder 128

Founder B2B Private Equity India 128

Gust

DECEMBER 6, 2011

A medical device company, on the other hand, may need cash resources to pay for FDA testing, designing the prototype, manufacturing the product, establishing an inventory of the devices and establishing marketing and sales channels for the products. Most high-impact companies need substantial cash resources to sustain their rapid grow.

Angel Investor 179

Angel Investor Venture Capital Valuation Software Engineering 179

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

With the rise of startups and growing businesses , it has become more critical for investors to have a thorough understanding of equity to be aware of all of the advantages they are receiving from the companies they have invested in. What is Company Equity? Types of equity. Common stock. Preferred shares.

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Valuation Equity Warrant Common Stock 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2018

I would expect to see specific plans for distribution, partnerships, and sales channels, as well as the use of social media and conventional marketing, with budgets for the major elements. Specific investment size request, and equity offered. Five-year financial projections of revenue and expenses.

Product 145

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Exit Strategy 145

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2014

Surprising Trends in Startup Founder Equity Stakes | by Tomasz Tunguz – crowdspring.co/1njnhbl. Unfortunately, SaaS Start-Up Valuations Are About To Fall by 50% | saastr – crowdspring.co/1j3n4bO. The Answer to the Organic Reach vs Advertising Problem on Social Media Channels – crowdspring.co/1rTUmdM.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Everything does not need to be disclosed right away, but as a serious business owner, you should have the following ready to go: Business Plan (should define market, problem, growth potential, sales channels, competition, patent info, exit strategy, profit margins, scalability, milestone markers). Be realistic about your valuation.

Angel Investor 159

Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Monetization: virtual goods (1/3 of total revenues); Partnerships with major brands (currently partnered with H&M and Travel Channel); forecasted to hit 6mm users by end of Summer 2010.

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Partner New York City Cofounder Syndicate 240

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 6, 2016

When I look in my traffic sources now it’s all Twitter, Facebook, Google and aggregators like Mattermark, channels where posting daily makes much less of a difference. Next up will be some thoughts on mutual funds investing in startups and their impact on valuations and the VC industry. But the world has changed.

Equity 60

Equity Aggregator Valuation Distribution 60

VC Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2011

Ad verification startup DoubleVerify has raised a fourth round of $33 million from private equity fund JMI Equity and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). According to Ynet , the deal values DoubleVerify at $200 million. JMI knows quite a bit about display advertising, having bought DoubleClick before its $3.1

Private Equity 87

Private Equity Valuation Equity Acquisition 87

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

My job doesn’t involve the daily grind of customer complaints, product outages, business partner / channel problems, hiring / firing, etc. The upside for entrepreneurs is the equity in their business. When I go to conference I never sit in the meeting section – I always cruise the halls meeting people.

Technical Review 312

Technical Review Due Diligence Spain Warrant 312

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2016

With one of the new free tools and a dose of sweat equity, you can create a website for almost nothing -- and you are on your way to success with ecommerce, your latest invention or personal services. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors.

Bootstrapping 120

Bootstrapping Hockey Stick Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 120

Up and Running

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Watch how the sharks deal with valuation. That establishes their proposed valuation. So for example, if they want to give 10 percent of the company for $100,000, that’s a valuation of $1 million; and 30 percent for $150,000 is a valuation of $500,000. But the importance of valuation is also always there.

Valuation 136

Valuation Oregon Burn Rate Angel Groups 136

Austin Startup

DECEMBER 7, 2017

To solve this, VCs and entrepreneurs need a quick and easy way to provide seed funding, without a long, drawn out negotiation, onerous debt covenants, or a crazy valuation that could hurt the investor and/or the entrepreneur. A SAFE note is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity. It sits on your balance sheet as a form of equity.

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Covenant Cap Table Early Stage SBA 48

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Investors are much more than just people putting up money in exchange for equity. Unlike an investor who gets equity in exchange for their cash, business loans need to paid off by all means. Alternate Funding Channels: There are several other alternatives that one could seek to fund their startup.

Startup 100

Startup Equity Bootstrapping Early Stage 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

You need to identify pricing details, sales channels, strategic partners and a customized marketing plan consistent with your industry and target segment. How big is the funding request, and how much equity will you give? Justify funding requirements, use of funds and specify a current valuation estimate.

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Advisory Board Liquidity Event Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Industry & market sizing.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. (To see the video above, please click the image, and then click on the Play button.).

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Industry & market sizing.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

Partnerships, distribution channels and pricing models should be included. “If This allows them to calculate burn rates, break-even points and forecast the company valuation over time. Specific elements of your marketing and sales plans. If we build it they will come” is not a marketing and sales strategy.

Product 120

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Burn Rate 120

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 4, 2014

Companies with greater revenues and stronger growth are able to raise bigger rounds at higher valuations. Similarly, companies with faster growth will get a way with lower revenues and/or be able to command higher valuations. Revenues and growth are only of significance if the company is otherwise attractive.

Revenue 146

Revenue eCommerce Affiliate Valuation 146

The Startup Toolkit

AUGUST 29, 2012

Those numbers get completely thrown out when the advisor is your distribution channel. 2%, you treat advisor equity just like founder or employee equity: vested over 4 years. 2% seems to be normal, trending toward the high end if you’re pre-funding and the low end if you’ve already raised a decent round[1].

Equity 46

Equity Vesting Advisory Board Merger 46

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In other cases, they may come from your channel partners or elsewhere. This is useful for a number of reasons, the most obvious of which is to help you navigate the right channels in your vertical and open doors to potential customers. As for compensation, stock options in the range of 0.1%

Advisory Board 48

Advisory Board Sweat Equity Marketing Vertical 48

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Industry & market sizing.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

The Equity Kicker

JULY 8, 2019

The emergence of these best practices created an opportunity for VCs to become a channel for these best practices, simultaneously improving their service to entrepreneurs and accelerating value creation at their portfolio companies. This trend accelerated through the emergence of VC and operator blogging in the early 2000s. .

Portfolio 84

Portfolio LP Venture Capital Partner 84

Berkonomics

AUGUST 20, 2015

Dave’s note: Guest author, David Steakley returns to explain his theory of exit valuations. The company had done very well, growing revenue rapidly, and demonstrating excellent results in several diverse sales channels. It’s a short but excellent read… By David Steakley.

Liquidity Event 48

Liquidity Event Private Equity Valuation Equity 48

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Industry & market sizing.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 27, 2011

This partnership speaks to a core philosophy of the program where we encourage entrepreneurs to get as much customer validation as possible before raising too much money, use other people's channels if you can get to them, don't burn too much cash, and all that good fiscal conservative stuff.

Dilution 114

Dilution Revenue Finance Entrepreneur 114

Growthink Blog

MARCH 1, 2017

Rising public markets, with big companies flush with fresh equity and thus able to more assertively pursue growth-by-acquisition strategies, creates a virtuous trickle-down effect on valuations and business sale probabilities for even the smallest of firms. Yes, let’s channel Harry Truman and always have the buck only stop with us. #2.

Marketing 48

Marketing Private Equity Acquisition Equity 48

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

The competition for funding startups is increasing the valuations of startups, giving entrepreneurs and founders better investment terms. The result is that many venture capital firms are now making smaller angel investments in an attempt to get close with startup founders that are likely to raise bigger funding rounds later on.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

The competition for funding startups is increasing the valuations of startups, giving entrepreneurs and founders better investment terms. The result is that many venture capital firms are now making smaller angel investments in an attempt to get close with startup founders that are likely to raise bigger funding rounds later on.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83