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Valuation Methods 101

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in the case of one investment round, no subsequent investment and therefore no dilution). Dave Berkus is a founding member of the Tech Coast Angels in Southern California, a lecturer and educator. Return on Investment (ROI) = Terminal (or Harvest) Value รท Post-money Valuation. (in The Dave Berkus Method.

Valuation 174
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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

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Rincon is part of the new breed of Seed Stage VCs and with the leadership of Jim Andelman has charted out the most authentic early-stage investment strategy in Southern California. I’d far rather dilute 10% early and get some investor traction than to wither for another 3-6 months trying to get my seed round together.

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VC Seed Funding is Dead, Long Live VC Seed Funding!

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But I’m no longer an entrepreneur – I’m a VC at a $200 million fund called GRP Ventures , the largest active fund in Southern California. Entrepreneurs want less cash because they want to control dilution and preserve exit options at lower prices. What gives? Am I a hypocrite?