ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 13, 2024

In a progressively saturated market, these startups need to reevaluate their strategies and wisely distribute resources to remain competitive and sustainable amidst the demands of investors and well-established competitors.

Down Round 154

Down Round Marketing Artificial Inteligence Startup 154

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Once the order is fulfilled and paid for, the funds can be paid back. ? Research and development. In very few specific cases, depending on the nature of the business, the business model might demand a considerable gestation period or extensive research and development. Both of which are expensive and time-consuming.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2018

Of course valuation is in the eye of the beholder but if that VC thinks your last round valuation was way too high then he or she is more likely to politely pass rather than try and talk down your valuation now. VCs hate “down rounds” and many don’t even like “flat rounds.” There are some simple reasons.

Valuation 324

Valuation Post-Money Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Cofounder 324

Berkonomics

MARCH 5, 2020

If there are high barriers to entry with such protections as patents, long development time already spent or contracts with the major potential customers, then the risk of a competitor with more resources jumping into the frothy pool and taking advantage of the demand created by the company is minimized. And fifth: Competitive risk.

Valuation 62

Valuation Down Round Early Stage Demand 62

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

To identify sensitivities here, you need to comprehensively challenge your assumptions about demand, sales cycles, etc. This is more important to startups that are in the pre-revenue phase, when products are under development. What if the number of sales is much less than expected? What is the plan to respond to this?

Startup 69

Startup Sales Cycle Down Round Revenue 69

Berkonomics

MARCH 14, 2019

If there are high barriers to entry with such protections as patents, long development time already spent or contracts with the major potential customers, then the risk of a competitor with more resources jumping into the frothy pool and taking advantage of the demand created by the company is minimized. And fifth: Competitive risk.

Valuation 48

Valuation Down Round Early Stage Demand 48

Berkonomics

MARCH 15, 2012

If there are high barriers to entry with such protections as patents, long development time already spent or contracts with the major potential customers, then the risk of a competitor with more resources jumping into the frothy pool and taking advantage of the demand created by the company is minimized.

Valuation 80

Valuation Down Round Demand Management 80