Deal Structure Demand Marketing Operations 
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
One of the most effective ways to spot solid potential in an early-stage startup is by checking out the working technology, as well as the current operating model, making sure it’s seamless and user-friendly. Evaluate the marketing and monetization strategies set in place. Nothing ever goes as planned (entrepreneurship 101!),
Hunter Walker
MAY 18, 2015
These managers sit in our Privates bucket and are therefore expected to beat the public markets by at least 4.5%. We have a preference for strong local teams in certain geographic regions or those focused on underserved sectors and inefficient markets. An investor needs much more than patient capital and an appetite for illiquidity.
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David Teten
MAY 20, 2013
Ari Rabban, CEO of our portfolio company Phone.com , said, “I saw many great business opportunities in the telecom space fail because of marketing. According to Braden Pollock of Legal Brand Marketing, approximately 50 million names – 20% of all registered domains — are parked.
David Teten
MAY 20, 2013
Ari Rabban, CEO of our portfolio company Phone.com , said, “I saw many great business opportunities in the telecom space fail because of marketing. According to Braden Pollock of Legal Brand Marketing, approximately 50 million names – 20% of all registered domains — are parked.
K9 Ventures
OCTOBER 10, 2017
In order for a company to attract a full Seed round ($2M – $3M), that company needs to show an almost completed product, an advanced prototype, or some kind of traction/demand metrics. Seed is the new Series A. (~$2M used get for building product, establishing product-market fit and early revenue). Series B is the new Series C.
David Teten
JANUARY 21, 2021
Recognizing the need for creative investment structures in their Colorado market, they cofounded the Alternative Capital Summit , creating the first community of Flexible VCs and alternative startup investors. . Purpose Ventures’ deal structures are bespoke to each company. —– Indie.vc 20% initial ownership.
Cracking the Code
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Only after reaching $1M in CMRR should you consider hiring European sales and services execs behind customer demand. Be prepared to cross the desert - SaaS requires R&D and sales expense up front for a multi-year stream of revenue, so it demands enough investment capital to fund 4+ years of runway. Posted by Philippe Botteri.
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