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The Pre-Seed FAQ

K9 Ventures

So, I took it upon myself as a challenge to put together the definitive “ Pre-Seed FAQ.” If the Micro-VCs are looking for Series A-like metrics, what does a company do when it’s just getting started? That’s squarely in Series A territory and you now need to have Series A metrics for that. By definition, yes.

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Who Invests In Investors: Homebrew LP Shares VC Performance Goals, Importance of Diversity & What They Look For In New Funds

Hunter Walker

Oh and Anne is DEFINITELY still interested in venture as part of Hamilton’s investment strategy. As a result, we have to rely on the qualitative metrics previously discussed. If you have the opportunity to work with her, I highly recommend it. Emerging managers do not have track records, established franchises or teams.

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Cracking The Code: The Bessemer 10 laws of SaaS - Fall 2008.

Cracking the Code

Effectively measuring and understanding your CAC and CLTV metrics are key to future success. Bessemer SaaS Law #1: Your key monthly business metrics are: CMRR (Committed Monthly Recurring Revenue), Churn, and Cash flow - “Bookings” is for suckers. Brian, Paglo www.paglo.com. Great list! Great list! Philippe Botteri.

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity

grasshopperherder.com

Unseen Metrics. The same company, didn’t have a system to accurately identify it’s own key metrics. Would you invest in a company that didn’t know it’s own metrics? Not that they were trying to take advantage of me necessarily, but it happened because of the deal structure. Me neither.