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.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Portfolio Equity 78

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact, the cost may be minimal, if you do your networking and build a relationship with an experienced business executive or two in your domain who are willing to share and give back for a nominal retainer, perhaps one percent of your new startup equity. The cost of a co-founder is usually fifty percent of your equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

One of the first tough decisions that startup founders have to make is how to allocate or split the equity among co-founders. Another common “failure to start” situation I see is one where the “idea person” insists that the idea is 90% of the value (and 90% of the equity). Domain expertise and connections.

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Equity Intellectual Property Cofounder CTO Hire 228

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

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David Teten

MAY 20, 2016

As one of the lead engineers at ff Venture Capital , I spend most of my day building custom software solutions that enhance our firm’s process–tools that range from portfolio investment management to co-investor and cap table tracking and more. We posted on our site a more in-depth overview of ff’s Tech Platform.

Private Equity 113

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David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

For ideas, see How Executives Can Work from Home with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds. For example, one LP told me she prefers customized emails from fund principals, as opposed to a bulk-mailed quarterly update. We are using Digify to manage this. Lastly, gather feedback. See How to Sell Your Professional Background.

Private Equity 78

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. VIII: The Leading Flexible VCs, With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing.

Equity 78

Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Originally backed by venture capital, in 2021 Daniel worked with TPG , a large private equity firm, to make them the majority investor. This means the company is predominantly owned by the management/team and TPG. Is it an evolution or a revolution for your business and customers? Now AI has promised to take that even further.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If you find it hard to trust others, love to work alone, always have to be in control, or insist on micro-managing, you probably won’t find a partner who will satisfy you. Does not need to be managed. The passion has to be in the business context – meaning results oriented, customer oriented, and sensitive to competition.

Partner 258

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Equity 258

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

Equity 120

Equity Exit Strategy Private Equity Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

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Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. Due diligence always involves on-site visits, informal discussions with any or all members of the team, vendors, and good customers as well as bad.

Technical Review 379

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Bankruptcy 379

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Christopher Lee, WNY Holdings’ Marketing Manager, knows that growth is essential for any small company’s success. Define your company’s brand through philosophy, capabilities, goals, and equity, then see how your consumer and brand relate to pinpoint the company’s overall purpose.

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Small Business Developer Management Marketing 147

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

In those years I learned to properly build product, price products, sell products and serve customers. If they are private we still have fig leaves that cover us because some rounds might raise debt vs. equity or might fund with terms like multiple liquidation preferences or full-ratchets or convertible notes with caps.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Venture capital is a type of private equity. The downside to venture capital is that the company or individual doing investing generally get equity in the company. One difference between venture capital and private equity deals, in general, is that venture capital focuses on emerging companies. Management team.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

However, if not well managed, debts can ruin your venture. However, this will depend on whether you have enough equity or collateral to meet the lender’s requirements. This move will help you set realistic goals, improve how you handle finances, and develop a debt management plan for your business. Pay Debts on Time .

Software Review 123

Software Review Small Business Management Bankruptcy 123

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund and mutual fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. High-frequency trading, algorithmic by its nature, is estimated to account for at least 50% of US equity markets trading volume. . But we’re doing it slowly. Pitchbot.vc

Private Equity 60

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Manage customer service. Personnel Manager. Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers. Member of the Advisory Board. Software and hardware development architects and designers.

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Advisory Board Startup Dividend Angel Investor 312

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Poorly managed debt can lead to financial strain, decreased creditworthiness, and even bankruptcy. Businesses can improve their creditworthiness by making timely payments, reducing outstanding debt, and managing their finances and credit reports responsibly. Effective marketing and sales initiatives are essential to succeed.

Finance 147

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Over the past decade, I’ve (somewhat accidentally) put together on this blog a syllabus on how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund. Most of my research is also relevant to private equity. See How Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Are Eating Their Own Dogfood. . 5) Manage deal flow. 3) Raise capital.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Private Equity Management Cap Table 60

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Over the past decade, I’ve (somewhat accidentally) put together on this blog a syllabus on how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund. Most of my research is also relevant to private equity. See How Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Are Eating Their Own Dogfood. . 5) Manage deal flow. 3) Raise capital.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Private Equity Management Cap Table 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment.

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment.

Sweat Equity 207

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Any custom manufactured IoT device would require software development as well as hardware customization. Forms of funding. ? Equity investment.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Toronto’s Mark Attanasio has spent some 20 years advising businesses at various stages in their development on what it takes to position themselves for growth – whether it’s through traditional transactional activities like management buyouts and mergers and acquisitions or via a public listing on a Canadian stock exchange. Is there more?

Partner 113

Partner Technical Review Management Due Diligence 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

This could be a proportion of the company’s equity or investment; in other instances, it could be a portion of its later-stage profits. Seed venture capital firms can make more significant follow-on investments to keep or increase their equity stake in the company. How does the funding for the seed stage work?

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Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 148

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Over the last years, there has been an explosion of online trading platforms that offer the option to trade online with the best technology and the lowest-priced account that maximizes the premium features your customers can actually use. If your customers are online, you should be too. ROI of Customer Experience.

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Customer Technical Review Mobile Web 100

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2019

Human Resources Management. This used to be one of the least automated components, but now software like Workday and 15Five are building platforms to assist workflow with related systems that support employee management. Customer Support. More automation is taking over customer service. Billing/Invoicing. Accounting.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Software Review Private Equity Cofounder 127

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

AI to build enterprise software – In the future, every enterprise could have their own custom ERP, CRM or HRIS that is continually updating itself as the company itself is changing. AI – tax planning or wealth management augmented and in some cases replaced with AI. Complex transactions move from services ?

Artificial Inteligence 177

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 177

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

The Startup Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Using that home equity for a startup certainly looks enticing right now, doesn’t it? The Amount of Equity. Do you have significant home equity for a startup? It’s tempting to look at $20,000 or so in equity and think every little bit counts. Every shiny new startup has a chance to succeed and win big.

Equity 158

Equity Startup Stock Business Plan 158

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . 1) Manage the firm . Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Fillios offers expert insights and practical strategies to help small business leaders managing evolving technology to their advantage and avoid racking up debt that could put their company in peril. . My team and I felt it was important to revisit this definition, and in particular, with an emphasis on small to medium-sized businesses.

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Technical Review Small Business Software Review Security 246