Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

This is the dreaded “due diligence” process. In my view, understanding due diligence can only improve information flow, and leads to a better long-term partnership with your investor. Technical due diligence typically starts with a full one or two day review with the engineering and product marketing staff.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 306

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners. Look for examples of similar companies and revenue multiples achieved from acquirers.

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Intellectual property rights When it comes to intellectual property rights (IPR), it’s essential that your contracts properly reflect your intentions. Failing to do so could mean that you can’t obtain a patent in the future.

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Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Early Stage 111

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This could involve leasing out unused space, selling off non-core assets, or finding innovative ways to monetize intellectual property or data. Lending decisions in private credit are underpinned by thorough due diligence processes.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 134

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Having covered all the bases to ensure that your corporate name is available, the domain name can be acquired, and the name doesn’t infringe any existing trademarks (as we discussed last week ), now is a good time to look at the categories of intellectual property (IP) that are relevant to most startups. Intellectual property.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

This is the dreaded “due diligence” process. In my view, understanding due diligence can only improve information flow, and leads to a better long-term partnership with your investor. Technical due diligence typically starts with a full one or two day review with the engineering and product marketing staff.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners. Look for examples of similar companies and revenue multiples achieved from acquirers.

Sweat Equity 207

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2020

VDR allows your business to ensure restricted access so that only approved participants can reach out to sensitive information and confidential data, such as licenses, contracts, staff history, intellectual property documents, financial statements, etc. 2: Improves Due Diligence. 3: Ensures Transparency.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Security 147

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

Recently, Ive seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Offshore 238

NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

You need to have answers to the potential IP questions that may be raised by future investors or exit targets at the time of their due diligence. The post What intellectual property (IP) steps should a startup take? Not doing so can cause big problems later for your business. Anton Blijlevens is a Partner at AJ Park.

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Intellectual Property IP Software Review New Zealand 45

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

Be able to prove due diligence whenever you can. Whenever you get into any kind of legal dispute, whether it’s an intellectual property claim, a tax audit, or a lawsuit from a disgruntled customer or former employee, the best tool in your arsenal is written records. Protect your intellectual property.

Software Review 114

Software Review Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company IP 114

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 208

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A CPA provides input on tax structure and metrics, and assists with due diligence related to your industry. You need to ask questions and perform due diligence before you invest substantial time and money. Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property. Ask tough questions.

Partner 208

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 208

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2013

How solid is the intellectual property? In the parlance of an investor, asking these questions and getting answers is the heart of that mysterious “due diligence” process. If you are a potential employee, you need to do the same due diligence before you sign on. Now you know. Marty Zwilling.

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Due Diligence Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Burn Rate 253

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Founder insistence on non-dilute clauses, arms-length relationships, and quick closure without due diligence will short-circuit active interest. Lack of intellectual property. Surprises during due diligence. Dysfunctional or non-functional team members.

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Due Diligence Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Preferred Stock 271

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

In addition to setting a solid baseline for historical financial information, an audit engagement is a good test run to experience what the due diligence process may look like for management going through an acquisition for the first time. Any intellectual property should be properly documented in order to avoid question of ownership.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2020

A “deal room” is a cloud-based or physical space dedicated to storing the massive amounts of data to be used in due diligence by a buyer, lender or by an investor. That’s a comprehensive piece on a company for use by a buyer in determining fit. Your data room and its contents. When to start a data room?

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Software Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property IPO 62

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Data rooms can also store company copyrighted works, trade secrets, and intellectual property. M&A due diligence is the primary application of the VDR. Fundraising mandates involve lots of document and data sharing during due diligence investigation. Fundraising. Board Communications.

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Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2021

The critical tasks , which require professional skills, include packaging the business, actively marketing it, negotiating terms, and due diligence. Selling a business is not just selling a business property. Sign with a buyer without proper due diligence. Trying to do all this yourself is a recipe for disaster.

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Due Diligence Intellectual Property Bankruptcy Exit Strategy 410

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2013

How solid is the intellectual property? In the parlance of an investor, asking these questions and getting answers is the heart of that mysterious “due diligence” process. If you are a potential employee, you need to do the same due diligence before you sign on. Now you know.

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Due Diligence Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Burn Rate 174

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2015

Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners. due diligence employees investors startup' Marty Zwilling.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Values intellectual property. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Safeguarding intellectual property is complicated and it requires the work of a professional attorney who is familiar with the process. #2. Scientific/Technical expert: This person provides a range of expertise that makes him the go-to person for due diligence research. Know your objectives.

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Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

Values intellectual property. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

Founder insistence on non-dilute clauses, arms-length relationships, and quick closure without due diligence will short-circuit active interest. Lack of intellectual property. Surprises during due diligence. Dysfunctional or non-functional team members.

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Due Diligence Intellectual Property Preferred Stock Seed Stage 308

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

are eliminated during due diligence. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. The Gust Deal Funnel from the last 12 months indicates is that 70% of the interested companies never make it past the initial screening process.

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Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Whether it is intellectual property theft, contractual disputes, or white-collar crimes like embezzlement or fraud, a single legal hiccup could significantly jeopardize your business’s future prospects. Protecting your innovation and safeguarding your intellectual property should be a top priority for any startup founder.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement IP Startup 124

Up and Running

DECEMBER 27, 2018

So, if a bank agrees that you can use a patent as collateral, they essentially agree that it has significant value, based on their due diligence. Maybe the market for your intellectual property is diminishing or the technology is becoming less relevant. Sell off your patent rights. It might be time to sell the patent.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence Cofounder 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

That may be an extreme case, but I’ve found that even with the proposals that include compelling paradigm shifts in technology, a hard look at the entrepreneur is often the most significant due-diligence that an investor can undertake. Investors like to see new intellectual property as a barrier to entry.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Angel Investor 134

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2016

Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners. Look for examples of similar companies and revenue multiples achieved from acquirers.

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

are eliminated during due diligence. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. The AngelSoft Deal Funnel from the last 12 months indicates is that 70% of the interested companies never make it past the initial screening process.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Values intellectual property. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

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. 6) Due diligence. I personally use Salesforce.

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78