The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

This suggests the firm should have a list of paying customers, consistent sales cycles, a clear value proposition, and a developing revenue pipeline in the ideal situation. Due diligence is often skipped or done on the fly while making direct investments because of the short time available to the investor.

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Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 126

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

So you’re interested in raising capital from a Revenue-Based Investor VC. A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors (“RBI”) are emerging. For background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. Rational burn profile, up to 50% of revenue at close, scaling down. Bigfoot Capital.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In my experience, consummate entrepreneurs tend come up with more startup ideas than they can ever implement, and some of the ideas may not even make business sense. But how does any entrepreneur know which ideas to implement, and which ones are best left behind? Now we are starting to see a computer on every wrist. Martin Zwilling.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 208

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

In the short term you need customers to find you at any price, and in the longer term you need revenue, profit, and return loyalty. Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term.

Technical Review 312

Technical Review Due Diligence Merger Social Media 312

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2020

HBCUvc is seeking to expand its VC Lab and Fund program that invests in Black, Indigenous, and Latinx entrepreneurs building technology companies. Currently, while there are similar funding organizations for other universities, there are no funding groups affiliated with investing or supporting entrepreneurs from the HBCU ecosystem.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Pre-Requisites of Funding.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. For aspiring entrepreneurs, or if your last startup failed, it’s all about standing out above the crowd of others like you, and demonstrating your readiness.

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Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Due Diligence Angel Investor 390

YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2015

The task of vetting a business prior to a potential purchase is referred to as due diligence. The time saved can be put towards revenue-generating activities and possibly go well past paying the charge of the CPA. Most speculators will find the due diligence process to be tedious at best. Efficiency is essential.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. I believe that Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) VCs are on the forefront of what will become a major segment of the venture ecosystem.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2017

Startups don’t demonstrate due diligence. Investors want to see in-depth financial reports that reinforce the startup has an organized business model with potential for revenue growth. Most entrepreneurs focus too much time on developing their own business. Startups use Excel to keep track of their accounting.

Software Review 124

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 124

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

My 12 year old daughter, who kindly agreed to help with due diligence, is a big fan of Toya’s games because the games allow her to role-play, interact with friends, be social and express herself by creating her own story through digital items. Revenue in Q2 2021 was up 127% to $454.1m. . My Farm by Toya. million to 42.1

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Technical Review South Korea Due Diligence IP 179

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

After many years of working with angel investors seriously trying to find new ventures worthy of their hard-earned money, I find their frustration often exceeds that of entrepreneurs sincerely looking for financial help. For seed stage funding, entrepreneurs should be looking to friends and family, crowd funding, and relevant institutions.

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Due Diligence Intellectual Property Preferred Stock Seed Stage 308

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Addressing real world problems, they thrive in uncertainty, generating new jobs and new revenue streams in new markets. Take part in startup investment due diligence. If you are asked to be on a startup board, be sure to do due diligence on the venture and the team. This is a good place to start.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Robust startup economies are popping up in communities all over the country, proving that entrepreneurs can succeed outside of Silicon Valley. When you think you’ve found the right hire, do your due diligence to ensure it’s a two-way fit. by Kristy Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Rev1 Ventures. Foster what you find.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

I’ve been fortunate enough to be on both sides of the table, as an entrepreneur and a VC, and I’ve observed that most investors look for the same things I do when deciding whether to invest in a company. You may be able to generate revenue, but VCs want exponential growth. Like you, they’re looking for opportunity.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

As an angel investor, I’ve learned to believe in this approach, since I have seen great ideas go astray, due to poor execution and I have seen apparently marginal ideas make millions, managed by a savvy entrepreneur. Even social entrepreneurs need milestones, quantifiable results, and revenue to sustain their value.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Angel Investor 134

NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The snowball effect meant one person’s confidence inspired the next which Sutton says reduced the due diligence workload for him. The post Completing your first capital raise: ten lessons for startups appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. “I was then able to say to the rest of the angel groups that the others invested.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

We are often asked how companies get funded, why VCs make the decisions we make and what we’re looking for in entrepreneurs. At Upfront we’re totally fine funding entrepreneurs who have done multiple businesses in the past – in fact we like it. But I’m guessing the narrative is similar elsewhere.

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Technical Review North America Los Angeles Cofounder 373

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With the current volatile economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

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Merger OTC IPO Due Diligence 261

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. By tying payments to actual revenues, founders and investors remain aligned around the company’s real-time performance, good or bad. Flexible VC: Revenue -based. Of the Inc.

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Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “Oh, I know my business inside and out—pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch—and ramble on and on. Your revenue or business model. Show what you’re projecting in revenue (per product) over the next three to five years.

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Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the face of failure, entrepreneurs come to recognize their transformative power, utilizing setbacks as a means for personal and professional advancement. We asked entrepreneurs, and business owners how they have failed and what they have learnt. This led to intense negotiations and seemingly endless due diligence.

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Entrepreneur Due Diligence Framework Partner 131

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 22, 2019

However, once you actually start to realize how many steps and tasks are involved in launching a successful startup, it quickly becomes apparent why so many would-be entrepreneurs have tried and failed in their first endeavors. Lack of Formal Education. Insufficient Discipline. Set Yourself Up For Success.

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Due Diligence Entrepreneur Business Plan Revenue 188

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Having delivered hundreds of pitches myself (and bombed a few), as well as coaching dozens of entrepreneurs on how to pitch, I’ve definitely seen some doozy pitches. get to revenue, b.) This is when you start sharing stuff about your market potential without having first done some deep due diligence on your market opportunity.

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Hockey Stick Technical Review Due Diligence Seattle 114

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy And Sell Their Agencies written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In this episode, she’s sharing how she’s helped many entrepreneurs buy and sell businesses. And we're gonna talk today about helping entrepreneurs buy and sell their agencies. So Amanda, welcome to the show.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

are eliminated during due diligence. A conundrum for many frustrated entrepreneurs is that they need money from investors to design and build a prototype product, yet most angel investors expect to see at least a prototype before they invest. Start early on this one, or you will lose the opportunity. Build a prototype product.

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Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2016

If the company has been around for more than a couple of years, and still has no product or revenue flow, there better be a good explanation. Look for examples of similar companies and revenue multiples achieved from acquirers. When did this effort really start, including pivots?

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 120

Up and Running

DECEMBER 4, 2017

These days, an increasing number of would-be entrepreneurs are buying their way into business ownership, opting to acquire and run an existing business rather than build from the ground up. Is the business profitable with healthy revenues and cash flow? And it’s no wonder. And the financial returns can be very appealing.”.

Due Diligence 97

Due Diligence Acquisition Demand Small Business 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2019

With the current strong economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding. I recommend you work only with financial and broker organizations who have done the due diligence required, and who have a track record of success. Marty Zwilling.

Merger 303

Merger OTC IPO Due Diligence 303

David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

As a VC, I’m interested in working with companies with large-scale revenue potential, and that’s the company we envision. The CEO is ideally a successful serial entrepreneur who has taken a startup all the way to an exit. If you’re still interested, we meet; get to know one another; do mutual due diligence. A nonprofit?

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America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

are eliminated during due diligence. A conundrum for many frustrated entrepreneurs is that they need money from investors to design and build a prototype product, yet most angel investors expect to see at least a prototype before they invest. Tags: entrepreneur startup funding angel investors. Build a prototype product.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

As a VC, I’m interested in working with companies with large-scale revenue potential, and that’s the company we envision. The CEO is ideally a successful serial entrepreneur who has taken a startup all the way to an exit. If you’re still interested, we meet; get to know one another; do mutual due diligence.

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2014

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. For aspiring entrepreneurs, or if your last startup failed, it’s all about standing out above the crowd of others like you. Financial model.

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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor 270

Up and Running

JULY 23, 2014

That usually ends up as something like “[this similar company] was purchased by [that company] in [that year] for [that amount], which was [that multiple] of its revenues.” ” The standard phrase in that context is “5X” for an exit value of five times revenues, or “10X,” or whatever.

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Exit Strategy Software Review Angel Investor Startup 131

Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Instead of looking at your credit score or asking you for your business’s detailed financial statements, Kabbage asks you for your UPS, PayPal, Amazon, Square, eBay, and/or Quickbooks accounts, and then uses the data it gathers from those accounts to determine your sales revenue and cash flow itself.

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Kenya Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review 119

YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2019

But every year thousands of entrepreneurs become millionaires by buying and growing businesses without the startup headaches of venture capitalists, zero revenue, and no business processes. The opportunity: Negotiate a better price on your deal with findings in a due diligence report.

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Due Diligence Forecast Deal Structure Valuation 185

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply-chain disruptions can affect small businesses in numerous ways: reduce revenue, cause issues with production, and inflate costs. Timing is everything in life, and with proper due diligence and good timing, you may get yourself a good business at a good price. Changing buying habits. .

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Small Business Due Diligence Small Business Administration Operations 225