Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It’s also important to note that while many climate/energy companies touch the physical world, we are focused on those where the majority of value is driven by software. . The resulting growth in EVs will spur lots of infrastructure and software to manage grid interaction, optimize storage, operate fleet networks, and facilitate financing.

Green 78

Green Technical Review Distribution Software Review 78

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2020

by Mahendra Gupta of Saviom Software. Documentation management focuses on creating, reviewing, modifying, certifying, issuing, and distributing the documents that validate your project approach. He is the subject matter expert in resource management and workforce planning at Saviom Software. Follow his work here.

Management 149

Management Software Review Technical Review Security 149

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2013

. “People and machines are producing valuable information that could enrich our lives in so many ways, from pinpoint accuracy in predicting severe weather to developing customized treatments for terminal diseases, says Boyd Davis, vice president and general manager of Intel ‘s Datacenter Software Division.

Distribution 154

Distribution Software Open Source Framework 154

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The startup connects business teams in VR, merging game-like features with collaboration tools in one platform to help overcome some of the challenges of distributed teams and remote work. Generally speaking, we’re excited about how software can help climate solutions scale.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Software Review Generative AI Portfolio 60

BeyondVC

JANUARY 3, 2019

This year was a banner year as boldstart portfolio cos raised over $150mm of follow on capital from some of the top Series A and B investors (highlights below). This means more collaboration with the Fortune 500 and more go-to-market experience as our portfolio companies navigate their path to first customers. Enterprise Tech in 2019.

Stealth 79

Stealth Advisory Board Cloud Virginia 79

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 19, 2015

Your customers make up your portfolio of business. With a portfolio, comes credit risk. These firms allow you to check credit on an individual business, a subset of or your entire customer portfolio. a software development and distribution company. Credit Risk. Discover a Solution.

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Metrics Software Review Portfolio Software Developers 100

BeyondVC

JANUARY 6, 2018

6 portfolio companies raised Series A financings including Manifold , Hypr , and 4 unannounced, 1 raised a Series B (unannounced), and Security Scorecard raised a $28mm Series C. Expect this trend to continue and what this means is that CIOs will take a portfolio approach, make some bets, and double down on their winners.

Cloud 60

Cloud Cofounder Portfolio Advisory Board 60

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

#8- Property management Photo Credit: Jaden Oh Property management is a good way to make money, especially if you already know how to run a business or are good at making software for property management. With the right property management software and some experience in the real estate market, you might find success as a property manager.

Software Review 111

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 111

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart. Traction creates opportunity.

IRR 205

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 205

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart. Traction creates opportunity.

IRR 156

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 156

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. If you have one, please contact me. 7) Negotiate .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

View from Seed

APRIL 2, 2024

VC’s across the board have generally upped their game and are much more involved in the startup ecosystem and with their portfolios. A lot of offerings that were innovative at one time are table stakes today. Standing out with things like content, terms, speed, events, etc is harder and harder, even amid the most recent market correction.

Merger 343

Merger Non-Compete Early Stage Venture Capital 343

David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

Investment theses are just hypotheses; the portfolio shows how accurate the hypothesis was. Foundry Group, investing primarily in “ Software and Internet ”, follows six major themes, e.g., Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Distribution. Software is by far the most sought-after class, with 94% of VCs investing in it.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital B2B 78

Up and Running

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Create interesting recruitment content and distribute it through all relevant social media networks. To pique the interest of such passive prospects, distribute recruitment-related content. For instance, knowledge of specific institutional software or industry procedures. Look at the right places for candidate sourcing.

Hiring 84

Hiring Developer Social Media Employee 84

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart. Traction creates opportunity.

IRR 136

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 136

David Teten

MARCH 5, 2021

This would be easy to detect: among their portfolio companies, do startups with female founders outperform those without? First Round Capital found that among its portfolio companies, startups with female founders outperformed those without by 63%.” . According to Pitchbook data , only 21.6% However, there is still work to be done.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Founder Technical Cofounder Technical Review 78

K9 Ventures

JULY 21, 2016

Computing and software came a few years later for me as access to computers wasn’t as easy or affordable. Software is awesome as it gives you instant gratification. It requires a higher level of discipline than software does. You make a change, compile, and voila you can see the effect of what you did.

Software Review 48

Software Review Forecast Portfolio Distribution 48

Steve Blank

JANUARY 18, 2022

But the portfolio of options available to Admiral Nimitz and President Roosevelt were not limited to battleships. If you look at the Navy force structure today and its plan for the next decade, at first glance you might say they have a diversified portfolio and a plan for more. woke up on Dec. If the primary asset of the U.S.

Agile 369

Agile China Taiwan Artificial Inteligence 369

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

It says that selling an airplane ticket for $500 and getting paid a $5 fees by the airlines (1% gross margin) is not the same thing as selling $500 of software that you built (>90% gross margin). Sam did all this analysis before even deciding to build V1 of his software and before we put serious money behind him launching.

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money Software Review DC 150

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

Early Stage 60

Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

David Teten

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

So here’s the solution I have recommended to some of my portfolio companies: “ agile budgeting ”, i.e., monitoring a few key variables while giving managers significant flexibility. Without systems in place to manage distributed spending, finance teams will leave money on the table.”.

Agile 60

Agile Management Forecast Silicon Valley 60

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2010

They are tasked with “getting deals done&# so they race around talking to tons of potential partners inking anything from channel sale deals , product integration, international distribution agreements, co-marketing arrangements, M&A discussions, etc. Similar with product features. I love that saying.

Development Team Review 323

Development Team Review SEM Channel Social Media 323

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

A deep dive into the Foundry Group investment philosophy including an interesting discussion of their investing Themes. “… our lens is: Internet Software Companies anywhere in the U.S. If you are outside internet software we are not going to invest. So we have five themes – Digital Life and Distribution are the other two.”.

Technical Review 288

Technical Review Venture Capital Silicon Valley Software Review 288

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. For example, Coke added snack foods, which could be distributed through its existing distribution channels.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Rob Go

JULY 11, 2013

As a seed fund, we tend to layer in “ capital efficient beginnings ” to the mix given our investing model and belief about the best way to build internet and software businesses. We tend to favor companies that have a “distribution advantage”. So what are some examples of distribution advantages?

Distribution 66

Distribution Vertical B2B Viral 66

Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

as a distribution channel have vastly reduced the amount of capital a startup needs at the early stage when the risk is greatest. With a portfolio of at least 20 investments, or you are at risk of the adverse selection problem.) The cloud , open-source development tools and web 2.0 The result was too much money in too few deals.

Early Stage 286

Early Stage Silicon Valley Oregon Technical Review 286

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

PC and mobile interfaces dynamically display portfolio valuations and exposures, along with system-generated investment recommendations tailored to a specific client’s financial goals and risk appetite. in mathematical logic and senior portfolio manager at the time, started an AI-program trading small amounts. Transaction Processing.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review IPO 108

VC Cafe

JUNE 1, 2011

BROADCOM BUYS ISRAELI SECURITY SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SC SQUARE. Broadcom is acquiring an expert team of engineers focused on security&# – BroadcomConsumer device chip maker Broadcom has acquired Tel Aviv-based security software maker SC Square for $42 million. “With SC Square Ltd., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Switzerland 79

Switzerland Japan Technical Review 79

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

You might have started searching for a tech-oriented co-founder to help you launch your idea, only to find that your startup can’t afford the ongoing salary for a skilled software developer. You could then distribute flyers asking potential customers to contact you about the service, and find out how many are interested.

Web 160

Web Silicon Valley Salary Demand 160

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 6, 2021

When you boil it down, the innovations around the creator economy consist of new ways to create, distribute and monetise content as well as direct to consumer models for fan engagement, monetisation and commerce. I was recently asked by Sifted to recommend exciting Creator Economy startups to watch, that are not part of our portfolio.

Audio 193

Audio Startup Portfolio 193

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

I must admit I discuss this very frequently with portfolio companies but hadn’t thought to write about it. Between the mid nineties until 2007 wireless carriers around the world religiously protected the software that went on to phones and they guarded the end consumer relationship by controlling this software.

PR 150

PR Early Stage Software Naming 150

Reid Hoffman

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Disclosure: * denotes a current or former Greylock portfolio company.). Distribution. A good product with great distribution is more likely to win a Glengarry Glen Ross market than a great product with poor distribution. Distribution. It doesn’t make sense to expend massive resources to win a small market.

Silicon Valley 53

Silicon Valley Software Review Technical Review United Kingdom 53

The Equity Kicker

MAY 20, 2013

Arduino and other open source hardware platforms are reducing costs in the same way open source software reduced costs for web companies. A number of factors are combining that enable faster product iteration in hardware. 3D printing is reducing the cost of prototyping.

Open Source 102

Open Source Venture Capital Software Review Aggregator 102

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 23, 2014

A Dozen Things I’ve Learned About Marketing, Distribution and Sales | 25iq – crowdspring.co/1lD0q6Y. A Dozen Things I’ve Learned About Marketing, Distribution and Sales | 25iq – crowdspring.co/1lD0q6Y. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

We’ve listed below some of the more creative ways that we’ve seen our portfolio companies and others attract the media, at zero or trivial cost. Distribute press releases on free sites like Free Press Release and PRLog.com. If you’re not familiar with the industry, check out this Beginner’s Guide To PR .

PR 114

PR Public Relations Startup Technical Review 114

David Teten

MARCH 24, 2014

Addepar is precisely trying to collect and convert into software these best practices. (ff Teten : I’m not sure I agree, as inevitably some people will look like geniuses in a random distribution of outcomes. They regularly find they have years where they would have had better returns by not changing their portfolio at all.

Software Review 114

Software Review Due Diligence Venture Capital Portfolio 114

Hunter Walker

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

What I meant to say is 2020 has provided us a bunch of forced learnings around collaboration given that much of the tech world shifted from “mostly together in offices” to “mostly apart, at home, supported by software.” Highlighted Homebrew Portfolio Jobs. Notes and More. to Fair Fight supporting voter rights. Things I’m Enjoying.

Early Stage 146

Early Stage Seed Stage Startup Software 146