Customer Development Matching Portfolio Venture Capital 
David Teten
APRIL 1, 2021
I’ve recently advised a number of emerging private equity and VC funds who are wrestling with the question: What are the highest impact steps they can take to support their portfolio companies? . Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies.
Steve Blank
JANUARY 22, 2014
This means that those winning deals have to make a ~30x return to provide the venture capital fund that 20% compound return (the 6x). The reality for a regional investor is that you have to match the capital you raise to the deal/exit environment you are in. Focus on capital efficient, scalable startups and founders.
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Steve Blank
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
The Customer Development process is the way startups quickly iterate and test each element of their business model , reducing customer and market risk. The first step of Customer Development is called Customer Discovery. outside the building and test them in front of customers.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 8, 2010
Greycroft is Alan’s venture capital firm that recently raised its second fund ($130 million) with offices in both New York and LA. We’re here for Greycroft’s CEO Summit – a gathering of the CEO’s of their portfolio companies with guest speakers covering topics including how to build your team, PR, customer development, etc.
Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Over the same 30 years, Venture Capital firms have honed their skills and strategies to match Wall Streets needs to achieve liquidity for their portfolio companies. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. What Do VC’s Do?
Steve Blank
JULY 15, 2010
If you take funding from a venture capital firm or angel investor and want to build a large, enduring company (rather than sell it to the highest bidder), this isn’t the decade to do it. The collapse of the IPO market and dysfunctional math in the venture capital community has stacked the odds against you. Here’s why.
www.kernelmag.com
MARCH 8, 2012
They tend to have a multitude of side projects, Github portfolios and hacking workshops on the go at once. Is there a junior or senior developer from a previous gig who will respect you for a previous role and be ready to build their own baby with you? Nic Brisbourne on venture capital. Columnists. Alex Barrera in Madrid.
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