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Arif Bhalwani, CEO of Third Eye Capital, on the ‘Golden Age’ of the Private Credit Market

The Startup Magazine

The most poignant of these challenges was the quest for capital partners, which was not just about securing capital but about finding collaborators who were willing to believe in the vision and commit to the long-term journey. These early trials by fire instilled in me a deep empathy for the entrepreneurial struggle.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. As two fund managers employing Flexible VC, we think it is a healthy addition to the ecosystem and will yield more predictable and stable healthy returns for investors. Novel Growth Partners, Lighter Capital, Rev Up, Corl, Flow Capital. Of the Inc.

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Take only “smart money” investments

Berkonomics

We have previously made the case that professional investors demand more in the form of restrictive covenants and lower valuations. In a number of cases, these VC partners have made the difference between success and failure or at least growth vs. stagnation. This statement could be considered controversial.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. In 2019 we partnered with several revenue-based lending providers, effectively creating a marketplace. “. Alternative Capital. “ You qualify if you have $5k+ MRR. Bigfoot Capital.

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How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm

David Teten

It’s hard enough to get a job at a venture capital or private equity firm; it’s even more complex to join as a Partner. Sean Seton-Rogers, Partner, Profounders Capital, breaks the conversation into three areas: Control: voting/veto for new deals, share of management company. So assessing fit is critical.

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An economics lesson for growing companies

Berkonomics

Read the loan covenants carefully. Then there is the loan audit fee, often more than $4,000 a year, to pay for the lender’s auditor to make sure the collateral and company are compliant with the covenants of the loan. A five-day float increases the actual interest rate by up to an additional 2% over the stated rate.

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Take only “smart money” investments

Berkonomics

We have previously made the case that professional investors demand more in the form of restrictive covenants and lower valuations. In a number of cases, these VC partners have made the difference between success and failure or at least growth vs. stagnation. This statement could be considered controversial.