Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

— Unremarked and unheralded, the balance of power between startup CEOs and their investors has radically changed: IPOs/M&A without a profit (or at times revenue) have become the norm. 20th Century Tech Liquidity = Initial Public Offering. In 1995 Netscape changed the rules about going public.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 20, 2023

While venture-backed startups struggle to find relief amidst a backlog of richly priced ventures, some tech companies are defying expectations and going public with resounding triumphs. Within the tech community, a pertinent question is being raised – why aren’t software companies more profitable?

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 7, 2014

However, as Scott Krager points out in his post, the companies have vastly different approaches for generating revenue. Hubspot’s average revenue per customer: $8,670 per year. Moz’ average revenue per customer: $1,295 per year. Moz’ average revenue per customer: $1,295 per year. Moz spends $131 to acquire a new customer.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

T aking a company through an initial public offering (IPO) is not an easy task. Eyeblaster pulled out of its initial IPO filing in October 2008 citing the “market conditions&# as a reason for the delay. Today, Eyeblaster notified the SEC of its intention to go public as detailed in the company’s S-1 Filing.

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 7, 2014

However, as Scott Krager points out in his post, the companies have vastly different approaches for generating revenue. Hubspot’s average revenue per customer: $8,670 per year. Moz’ average revenue per customer: $1,295 per year. Moz’ average revenue per customer: $1,295 per year. Moz spends $131 to acquire a new customer.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

VC’s worked with entrepreneurs to build profitable and scalable businesses, with increasing revenue and consistent profitability – quarter after quarter. The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. Software companies had to buy specialized computers and license expensive software.

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online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Computer Software. If failure is defined as failing to see the projected return on investment—say, a specific revenue growth rate or date to break even on cash flow—then more than 95% of start-ups fail, based on Mr. Ghoshs research. Computer & Software Services. Software. - Low Cost Franchises.

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