View from Seed

OCTOBER 21, 2014

As the seed-stage startup fundraise process has received more transparency in recent years, ranging from published advice on how to raise seed capital to increased availability through AngelList, Funders Club, and various accelerator programs, I’ve noticed another trend emerging. Lower-Than-Market Value. Above-Market Value.

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Genuine VC

JULY 30, 2012

In theory, there are three levels of pricing for an entrepreneur to potentially signal to a prospective investor: Lower than “market.” This approach is almost never a good idea. By definition, all entrepreneurs should think that their endeavor is truly exceptional. Above market.

Valuation 136

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Syndicate 136

David Teten

MAY 20, 2013

As an entrepreneur, you can identify un-monetized or under-monetized domain names, and then approach the owner with your startup idea. Another route is to approach a lender like Domain Capital that is familiar with the industry and will finance the domain at rates far better than traditional financing.

Naming 114

Naming Startup Venture Capital Portfolio 114

David Teten

MAY 20, 2013

As an entrepreneur, you can identify un-monetized or under-monetized domain names, and then approach the owner with your startup idea. Another route is to approach a lender like Domain Capital that is familiar with the industry and will finance the domain at rates far better than traditional financing.

Naming 114

Naming Startup Venture Capital Portfolio 114

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. This is a summary of: Revenue-Based financing: State of the Industry 2020. VIII: The Leading Flexible VCs, With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing. Purpose Ventures’ deal structures are bespoke to each company.

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Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 21, 2011

Sunil contacted me asking if he could apply to become a columnist on Entrepreneurs-Journey. I asked him what are the highlights of his “career&# as an entrepreneur so I could be confident in his credibility and he had stories to tell that we could all learn from. I understand personal finance. I understand my profession.

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Internet Technical Review Stock Due Diligence 80