YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Look to the company’s leadership to clarify where they’re headed and where they plan to be in a decade; at the very least, “the founder should be able to tell you the percentage of the market that they plan to capture over a specific time period and what type of growth potential they envision.”.

Early Stage 160

Early Stage Cofounder Startup Security 160

YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2019

The opportunity: Use this as a negotiating point when bargaining for the deal. If the business IS the business owner, then that person needs to be part of the deal. Structure the buy-out to include an employment contract or consulting agreement, as well as an earn-out. Risk 2: The employees will flee after change of ownership.

Due Diligence 185

Due Diligence Forecast Deal Structure Valuation 185

David Teten

MAY 20, 2013

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. Like a VC, we want to see a leadership team with vision and the ability to execute and a strong plan for the brand.

Naming 114

Naming Startup Venture Capital Portfolio 114

David Teten

MAY 20, 2013

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. Like a VC, we want to see a leadership team with vision and the ability to execute and a strong plan for the brand.

Naming 114

Naming Startup Venture Capital Portfolio 114