View from Seed

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Regardless, this document is a viable alternative to creating decks at the seed stage, and we wanted to deconstruct what that might look like below. Examples of housekeeping include the following list, though not every item will appear every time: Finance: Cash out date, burn rate, 409A valuation, cap table, common/preferred stock dashboard.

Seed Stage 331

Seed Stage Cap Table Metrics Burn Rate 331

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Whichever type of plan you choose, remember that a business plan is a living document. Milestones and metrics that you’ll need to hit to be viable. Others predict Automated Valuation Models will provide more sophisticated revenue and expense information, possibly replacing financial analysts. Milestones and metrics.

El Paso 61

El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 5, 2020

This means that creating a simplified and easy-to-navigate software that allows real-time metrics and communication to be had in a professional management environment is currently an industry for the taking. This may be due to the complexity or upkeep that is needed to be maintained by a non-remote team. 10- Virtual field trips for kids.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur China 157

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

Managewith.us - Collaborative Task Manager Mavenlink - manage project communications, documents, schedules, budgets, payments Industrial Logic – Agile eLearning Misc Office Help Google Apps – cloud mail server, calendar, docs, etc.

Software Review 110

Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 20, 2016

Why the Unicorn Financing Market Just Became Dangerous…For All Involved. The pressures of lofty paper valuations, massive burn rates (and the subsequent need for more cash), and unprecedented low levels of IPOs and M&A, have created a complex and unique circumstance which many Unicorn CEOs and investors are ill-prepared to navigate.

IPO 40

IPO Term Sheet Silicon Valley Valuation 40

View from Seed

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Yes, there are intermittent points of feedback along the way, like valuation marks from subsequent rounds of financing. It’s been documented repeatedly that the mean/median fund (let alone an individual investor) faces subpar performance, and the true winners in the space are outsized. And that’s for the successful investors!

Venture Capital 204

Venture Capital Cap Table Partner LP 204

Up and Running

JULY 22, 2019

Be sure to demonstrate its potential by clearly documenting key performance indicators, highlighting key customers, and demonstrating realistic revenue projections. To help investors get an insider view on company growth, it’s important to share meaningful metrics consistently. Then, structure further financing after that.

Canada 78

Canada Early Stage Valuation Finance 78

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Friendster’s valuation set the tone for the entire social networking space. You may happen to emphasize the right points that pique an investor’s interest, but you shouldn’t leave your financing up to chance. Second, understand the broader financing climate. Steer into your investors’ objections.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

For modifications, please edit the original document here. Scanning / Document Management. Startup Metrics for Pirates â?? SaaS Metrics Tutorial â?? Mavenlink -Â manage project communications, documents, schedules, budgets, payments. easy business finance software. Boilerplate Venture Funding Documents.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

K9 Ventures

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This post is intended to be a dynamic document, and I will attempt to update it from time to time with new questions that may arise or as financing trends evolve. Q: What amount of financing is considered Pre-Seed? It’s a legitimate stage of financing in the venture eco-system as of this writing (October 2017).

Seed Stage 82

Seed Stage Finance Later Stage Equity 82

Software By Rob

APRIL 2, 2014

This can lead to complex transfer arrangements between buyer and seller which can be a deterrent for investors from the outset and is also an ongoing headache for both parties post sale as it will often involve contingency based financing agreements. Ensure they document everything they do in detail.

Affiliate 67

Affiliate Valuation Reputation Sales 67

Professor VC

AUGUST 26, 2011

To that last one, there is certainly some truth as the standard time vs. revenue chart in most business plans looks like this: Im not teaching Entrepreneurial Finance this semester for the first time since Fall 2007. What are the key drivers and metrics? Byron Deeter has a good blog post on SAAS metrics. How do you think?

Silicon Valley 35

Silicon Valley San Jose Hockey Stick Venture Capital 35

Software By Rob

APRIL 2, 2014

This can lead to complex transfer arrangements between buyer and seller which can be a deterrent for investors from the outset and is also an ongoing headache for both parties post sale as it will often involve contingency based financing agreements. Ensure they document everything they do in detail.

Affiliate 27

Affiliate Valuation Reputation Sales 27

Startup Company Lawyer

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

For example, if a company has raised $20M in venture financings by issuing non-participating preferred stock , the holders of common stock will not receive any proceeds from an M&A transaction unless the transaction value exceeds $20M. Change of Control Bonus Plans. Vesting.

Retention 31

Retention Liquidation Preference Employee Common Stock 31

ConversionXL

APRIL 12, 2017

Jared Spool: Is Design Metrically Opposed? Useless measures and silly metrics. Metric: A measure we track (usually over time). A metric should tell you what you will do differently. Combine qualitative usability research and quantitative custom metrics (not metrics that come out of the box). Image Credit.

San Antonio 86

San Antonio Metrics B2B Analytics 86