Due Diligence Early Stage Metrics Technical Review 
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. First in late-stage tech companies and then it will filter back to Growth and then A and ultimately Seed Rounds.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 14, 2022
For early-stage startups, the goodwill component can easily exceed the size of all the financial elements together, or can just as easily mark a company with good financials as not investable. Organizations are assigned value by how well they take advantage of the best technology, and turn information into action.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 15, 2020
For early-stage startups, the goodwill component can easily exceed the size of all the financial elements together, or can just as easily mark a company with good financials as not investable. Organizations are assigned value by how well they take advantage of the best technology, and turn information into action.
NZ Entrepreneur
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. Remuneration will reflect the stage of the startup but it’s generally at a rate of about $500-1000 a meeting or directors might be paid in equity at about 0.5-0.75%
NZ Entrepreneur
AUGUST 4, 2021
Capital raising can be challenging and time-consuming, but it forces you to evaluate the real metrics and areas of your business that are often overlooked.” – Bex Rempel, ZeroJet. Again, use this as an opportunity to pique their interest – and ultimately, land follow-up meetings or enter due diligence.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business. In the startup world, opportunities are fleeting, and obstacles are ubiquitous.
NZ Entrepreneur
MAY 31, 2021
The Angel Association of New Zealand ( AANZ ) is co-hosting with New Zealand Growth Capital Partners ( NZGCP ) a series of workshops on early-stage investment. Jason Graham from Movac provided an early-stage venture capital fund perspective, detailing 35 investments made across 5 funds and 22 years.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
416 
Let's personalize your content