YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Evaluate the marketing and monetization strategies set in place. These two requirements are possessing smart marketing and monetization strategies. It’s essential to dissect marketing and monetization strategies together. It’s also important to ask, “Is it a “first of its kind” asset that’s creating a new space or market?”

Early Stage 160

Early Stage Cofounder Startup Security 160

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2022

Whether they were critical to product development, marketing, or a successful exit, each of these individuals can have a significant impact on the amount of money the business is worth. These statements should outline your company’s budget, current and projected financing needs, market analysis, and marketing strategy.

Merger 127

Merger Acquisition Due Diligence Valuation 127

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Thus began my marketing campaign. People often ask me what VCs look for when we hire partners and many have asked how to become VCs themselves one day. Kara has worked in finance in Boston, NYC and Silicon Valley. We didn’t hire a recruiting firm – it was always going to come from our network.

Partner 408

Partner Las Vegas Los Angeles Baltimore 408

K9 Ventures

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This post is intended to be a dynamic document, and I will attempt to update it from time to time with new questions that may arise or as financing trends evolve. Q: What amount of financing is considered Pre-Seed? It’s a legitimate stage of financing in the venture eco-system as of this writing (October 2017).

Seed Stage 82

Seed Stage Finance Later Stage Equity 82

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.

Equity 78

Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Only after reaching $1M in CMRR should you consider hiring European sales and services execs behind customer demand. Labels: SaaS , sales and marketing , software. But in this context, how do you calibrate your sales and marketing investment and how do you know if these tradeoffs make sense and are ultimately “profitable”?

Software Review 48

Software Review North America Europe Metrics 48

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 27, 2011

Or what if we have another stock market collapse or if they shoot down a plane over California? ME: Sure, but maybe that competitor would further validate and grow the market, which could increase your sales and make you even more attractive to a buyer! HIM: When you put it that way seems like I should just take the money.

Sales 235

Sales Term Sheet Stock Deal Structure 235