Haystack

JANUARY 18, 2020

VC firms have had to respond to this competitive dynamic by evolving their own operational model, which is not a strong suit of most VC partnerships. Today, Twitter feels like it’s oxygen for VCs; firms spend thousands even millions on their websites, content strategies, marketing departments, events teams, PR workshops, and so forth.

Seattle 130

Seattle Seed Stage Deal Flow Vertical 130

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our proprietary data science tool cumulatively looks at 100+ factors within 6 macroscopic categories: Team, Financial Performance, Customer and PR traction, Industry and Competition, Product and Brand value, Valuation, and Exit probability, to quantify an investment “Merit Score”.

Early Stage 60

Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

In venture capital in particular, early-stage companies are often operating in frontier industries, where the rules are unpredictable and conventional analytic frameworks may be misleading. Sebastian Soler recently launched Knowledge.vc , which uses software and machine learning to enhance deal sourcing and diligence for VC firms.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I find that one of my best sources of deal flow is from lawyers. But as with consulting, PR, web design and even VC – it’s not just the firm it’s also the individual. I always try operate on the “Fixed Fee +&# arrangement. I worked with Sam Angus at Fenwick & West.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318