Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). But markets value high growth over short-term profitability. Where are we today?

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

Austin Startup

JUNE 14, 2017

Even with modern technology that enables casting a wider net for your market reach, most professionals rely significantly on a local client base. If that local base doesn’t exist, they move to where one does, or they change their practice to mirror the local market. I don’t mean to sound cynical about all of this.

Silicon Valley 48

Silicon Valley Houston San Antonio Austin 48

Rob Go

AUGUST 11, 2011

I think that’s one reason why some companies have limited traction raising money in one market and then can go to another market and have much greater success. It usually focuses on issues around the team, market, or product. But you want to develop a reputation in the community that you are a credible founder.

Software Review 62

Software Review Florida Institutional Investors Lean 62

David Teten

JULY 12, 2017

When I meet with other VCs, family offices, and other institutional investors, the most common question I get is: “What are the highest-potential companies in your portfolio which are raising now?” This is primarily an advantage for the underlying investor in the company, not the VC leading the syndicate. . Market Insight.

Syndicate 60

Syndicate Syndication Institutional Investors LP 60

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

I had coffee with an entrepreneur friend the other day who is in the early stages of putting a company together, and he recounted how his informal conversations with a venture capitalist had quickly escalated into a full partner pitch in just a few weeks. what is the best marketing strategy? what are the economics? Fair enough.

Early Stage 123

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 123

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

I had coffee with an entrepreneur friend the other day who is in the early stages of putting a company together, and he recounted how his informal conversations with a venture capitalist had quickly escalated into a full partner pitch in just a few weeks. what is the best marketing strategy? what are the economics? Fair enough.

Early Stage 121

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 121

David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

Set up the basic marketing toolkit: deck, website, accurate online databases, and social media accounts. . Richard Dukas, CEO, Dukas Linden Public Relations , said, “If you don’t have a website and have no material online presence, you likely won’t get past the first hurdle with potential investors.”.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78