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

When it comes to early stage investing – it’s all gut. As founders invest massive amounts of time into their start-up, how critical is it for them to come out of their “hermit caves” and network? How can I lower my apps churn rate? It’s the team and what they’ve built so far.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44