Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

So most early-stage VCs have started to evaluate investment opportunities with an imaginary benchmark in mind: can this company become a $100 million opportunity? The biggest driver for high LTV is repeat purchase behavior (in an e-commerce business) respectively a low churn rate (in a SaaS company).

Churn Rate 168

Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Boardex and Relationship Science make it easier to understand and map social networks into potential limited partners. Data companies focused on early-stage startups include Aingel , fundsUP , Preseries , PredictLeads , and Sploda. The Pocket Negotiator is very early-stage attempt to aid in the negotiating process itself.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Occam's Razor

APRIL 8, 2013

Perhaps it's an increase in your conversion rate; Or a higher number of visitors who sign up; Or a greater number of people who share content with one another; Or a lower monthly churn rate for users of your application; Maybe it's even something as simple as getting more people into your restaurant.

Metrics 156

Metrics Analytics Lean Churn Rate 156

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Outsourcing is something a big company, with a known customer / problem (that has revenue & traction) does to save cost. When it comes to early stage investing – it’s all gut. Does it make sense to spend this time speaking about your early stage start-up when your product has not even entered Alpha testing?

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44