Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

We are in a bubble (with so many private $1bn+ valuations). pre-money valuation you certainly would want to exercise your right to continue investing if you had prorata rights. ” The pioneering fund of funds realize that their source of differentiation is much more about the latter than the former. Where are we today? .”

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

VC Cafe

MAY 29, 2022

Building on my post on ‘ Advice for startups in a downturn (May 2022 edition) ‘, this week I continued to follow with interest the impact of the current correction on startups and venture capital, particularly in early stage. The key messages: “This is not a time to panic. Who is actually pulling back from investing?

Venture Capital 183

Venture Capital Early Stage Valuation Startup 183

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

Differentiate. Make sure these people understand the nature of early-stage angel investing. Some angel groups have a reputation for slow decision making processes and not enough value add. I can say that you should do your homework to find out the reputation. Stand out from the crowd. Have they added value?

Silicon Valley 291

Silicon Valley Ireland Technical Review Valuation 291

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Seed investors are aplenty and of course they need downstream money to fuel their early-stage bets. I guess if you’re in high-volume, low-differentiation mode perhaps this is efficient for you. Inbound is seldom differentiated dealflow. And we live in public so many people are able just to reach out. Pay attention.

Cofounder 374

Cofounder Syndicate Syndication Early Stage 374

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Friendster’s valuation set the tone for the entire social networking space. Creating the right incentives and reputation system would lead to a directory people would be a part of. For early stage companies, it’s important to show that you’re on path, that you have prospects, and that you can get to your vision.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

If you are genuinely passionate about it, that will shine through and you will immediately be differentiated from the many sales people that attend these events. Opportunity cost is very real for any stage company, but it is critical for an early-stage one. Respecting them deeply is a must.

Software Review 48

Software Review Sales Cofounder Analytics 48