YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) report , created in partnership with Scout RFP , highlighted this lag and its possible ramifications. While accounting and ERP software have traditionally been digital drivers of change, finance leaders must begin to look outside of finance-specific tools to jumpstart overall business transformation.

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Technical Review Finance Software Review Due Diligence 124

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

When Rob, David, and I started NextView nearly five years ago we thought it was important to enlist a small group of talented entrepreneurs as we built and helped our portfolio over time. So if they’re not just names on a page, how are these entrepreneur advisors involved with us at NextView and our portfolio companies?

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Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur Cofounder 113

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

When Rob, David, and I started NextView nearly five years ago we thought it was important to enlist a small group of talented entrepreneurs as we built and helped our portfolio over time. Their expertise is focused across the range of software ?and? advice and mentorship to founders in the NextView portfolio. the folks ?listed

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The Equity Kicker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Both of these schemes use the tax code to make it more attractive for high-net-worth individuals to invest in startups. We recently published a case study of how that played out for our portfolio company Snaptrip. Then, after a couple of months they can work with our Head of Talent to find a co-founder from a position of strength.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). They are professionals with full-time jobs, who often don’t have time for due diligence (and may not even know how to do it) and often make decisions through trusted referrals or based on gut feelings (more on gut feelings later).

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VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

The workshop participants, of which there were about 30, brought diverse experience and expertise to the table – from young entrepreneurs with just a few years of experience in the consumer web, to seasoned executives with decades of experience in semiconductors, telecommunications and enterprise software.

Software Review 116

Software Review Technical Review Community Due Diligence 116

Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Mistake #5 : not doing your due diligence on potential investors (at 38:36). CA exception – CA Labor Code Section 2870: (i) different space, (ii) not using employer’s facilities and (iii) idea/IP is not based upon work done for employer. Mistake #5: Not Doing Your Due Diligence on Potential Investors.

Software Review 111

Software Review Delaware Accredited Investor Due Diligence 111

Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

issues to address include: How have they treated their other portfolio companies? (i) issues to address include: How have they treated their other portfolio companies? Are they good guys or jerks? Can they be counted-on and trusted? Do they share your vision for the venture? Will they add significant value (e.g.,

Software Review 111

Software Review Delaware Accredited Investor Due Diligence 111

David Teten

JULY 25, 2011

Our portfolio companies OfferIQ (acquired by Transactis) is in this sector. If you’re looking for more thoughts on the event, check out Ryan Kim ’s GigaOM post. Each of the startups made a solid case for the unique value proposition their technology would provide to the financial sector.

Software Review 114

Software Review New York City Technical Review Due Diligence 114

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2016

After viewing your slide deck, if investors are still interested in your startup, they will ask for a deep-dive meeting to drill in on any hard questions before commencing due diligence. Growth hackers are the marketing equivalent of clever software hackers and are highly respected by investors. Sweat equity.

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Software Review Sweat Equity Accredited Investor Angel Investor 120

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

I’ve primarily seen quantitative analytic techniques used in origination , filtering , and in portfolio company recruiting , but technology can be used throughout the nine steps of the private company investing process: The 9 Steps of the Private Company Investing Process. 5) Due diligence. 9% (1 / 12). 1) Market fund.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

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? How do VCs originate investments?

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Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

Rob Go

OCTOBER 6, 2013

For additional reading on this topic, check out this great article at the FRC review from Neil Roseman on Technical Hiring at Amazon. Every senior exec at every portfolio company likewise, has a set of data that they know cold about their function and comparable companies. More diligence doesn’t make VCs perform better.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence 74

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Any custom manufactured IoT device would require software development as well as hardware customization. Investors usually carry a portfolio of startups. So, it is natural for them to fund companies that are complementary to the startups already in their portfolio. Both of which are expensive and time-consuming.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

In addition, we are working with more modest capital, for example, the current fund we are putting together (first of many), is $5.0M, which will be used to invest up to $500K in approximately 10 seed stage companies in the Internet, software, telecom, security/defense and alternative energy sectors.

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Technical Review Software Review Seed Stage 106

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Templatize the entrepreneurial process , by providing checklists, standardized agreements and other reusable code. First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource. This evolves the VC from a server to a router. All of the strategies above have very modest fixed cost.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

We’re also regularly following-on for existing portfolio companies.”. Manuge continues, “Corl connects to a business’ bank accounts, accounting software, payment processors, and other digital services to collect 10,000+ historical data points that are analyzed in real-time. ARR of $500K+. Apply for funding. Get Funding.

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Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

The Equity Kicker

DECEMBER 5, 2013

You will either be building an ecommerce brand that people will love, or supplying software and services into the ecommerce sector. Good examples of things we like from our portfolio include: Hailo - a new way of booking taxis that people love because the product is a joy to use.

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Partner Software Review eCommerce Due Diligence 117

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

Secondly, the driver of returns for the funds raised in 1978 – 1981 was not their underlying portfolios, at what stage, or in what industries they were built. As dollars flowed into the industry, cooperation was replaced by competition, to the detriment of deal flow, due diligence, ability to add value and, of course, returns.

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Venture Capital SBIC Technical Review Silicon Valley 70

David Teten

MARCH 24, 2014

Addepar is precisely trying to collect and convert into software these best practices. (ff They regularly find they have years where they would have had better returns by not changing their portfolio at all. They recognize that this portion of their portfolio is meeting that irrational need. They invest here for fun.

Software Review 114

Software Review Due Diligence Venture Capital Portfolio 114

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 31, 2012

How Much Information Should you Give VCs for Due Diligence? Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. 20 Fresh and New Portfolio Sites Design – [link]. The Best Book Reviews Money Can Buy – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Technical Review 91

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 3, 2012

meet with tons of companies every week, work hard for their portfolio companies, and are on planes flying around to the important confereneces and demo days". I also (as Fred describes us youngins) "work hard, put in ridiculous hours, are on top of all the latest trends, companies, technologies, etc.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Venture Capital 109

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 if you are outside the U.S. we are not going to invest.

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Technical Review Venture Capital Silicon Valley Software Review 288

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 17, 2013

Martin – Harvard Business Review – [link]. Good reminder from Fred Wilson that your instincts should sometimes guide you when due diligence does not – [link]. Martin – Harvard Business Review – [link]. 15 Beautiful and Awesome Examples of Portfolio Designs | Silky Designs – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Technical Review 94

The Startup Toolkit

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Github – repository for your source code plus task lists and collaboration with your developers. Dribbble – browse designer portfolios, many of whom also freelance. The Funded – reviews and testimonials of investors from the founders’ perspective; do your investor due diligence here.

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Software Review Founder Widget SMS 56

www.xconomy.com

JUNE 9, 2012

In fact, by using analytics software that relies on a different way of measuring risk, the San Diego firm is becoming known in some circles as “the Moneyball of venture capital,” according to David Coats, a co-founder and managing partner. The firm, Correlation Ventures, is using predictive analytics technology to tilt the odds in its favor.

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San Diego Venture Capital Technical Review San Francisco 40

Software By Rob

DECEMBER 2, 2015

I had a portfolio of 8 or 9 small apps and websites. With patience as one of my least prominent traits I didn’t want to spend 6 months coding, and 12 months launching/learning/trying to find product/market fit. And partly due to the massive amount of learning I had packed into the revamp and growth of HitTail.

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Software Review Due Diligence Thailand Acquisition 27

Software By Rob

DECEMBER 2, 2015

I had a portfolio of 8 or 9 small apps and websites. With patience as one of my least prominent traits I didn’t want to spend 6 months coding, and 12 months launching/learning/trying to find product/market fit. And partly due to the massive amount of learning I had packed into the revamp and growth of HitTail.

Software Review 27

Software Review Due Diligence Thailand Acquisition 27

Software By Rob

DECEMBER 2, 2015

I had a portfolio of 8 or 9 small apps and websites. With patience as one of my least prominent traits I didn’t want to spend 6 months coding, and 12 months launching/learning/trying to find product/market fit. And partly due to the massive amount of learning I had packed into the revamp and growth of HitTail.

Software Review 27

Software Review Due Diligence Thailand Acquisition 27

Seeing Both Sides

APRIL 28, 2011

CNN recently reported that 40% of the 130,000 job openings in Silicon Valley are for software engineers. That's why, even though it flies in the face of conventional wisdom, I'm advocating that all my portfolio companies hire recruiters when they are trying to fill senior or key positions. Immediately.

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Hiring Software Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley 44

Gust

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

For example, a software company with revenues of $20 million in the harvest year might be expected to have after-tax earnings of 15%, or $3 million. It is also known that software companies often sell for two times revenues, in this case, then, a Terminal Value of $40 million. OK…let’s split the difference. million ÷ 20X.

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Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Post-Money Valuation 161

Steve Blank

JULY 2, 2009

Video Games At SuperMac , Peter Barrett was the witty and creative 24-year old Australian engineer who had designed several of our most successful products, culminating with the software for the Video Spigot. But I wonder if the success is due to or in spite of VCs. Now he wanted to go off start his own company.

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Silicon Valley Technical Review RSS Software Review 120

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

VC Cafe highlights everything you need to know from hosting your code in hackathons to open source legal docs. s the new way to code, and quite easy to learn. You can write back end code in javascript, one language conquers all! Code Igniter. Code Hosting and Version Control. code spaces (svn). WorkingPoint.

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Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

mashable.com

JUNE 11, 2013

Every VC will tell you that they will take meetings with 100% of the companies that their existing portfolio founders recommend. A key aspect of our personal due diligence is then is assessing our partners, particularly learning how they react under stress." — Whitney Johnson , Co-Founder, Rose Park Advisors. startupcto'

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Cofounder Technical Review Startup Software Review 111

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Also worth a read after you review these startup failure post-mortems. A month ago, half way through my angel funds raised from family members, I decided to review the progress I’ve made and figure out what still needs to happen to make this a viable business. You should sign up for our newsletter here. During this year they.

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Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 13, 2004

To make a long story short, one of the co-founders of the company built the company’s software in his spare time. I was interviewing a CFO candidate for one of my portfolio companies yesterday and one of our discussion points was why a potentially large deal fell through. This is not the only story of delayed deal closings.

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Software Review Intellectual Property IP Due Diligence 60

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 31, 2011

No matter what you are involved with today, you can easily establish a niche website to add yet another passive stream of income to your portfolio and further diversify your risk across several income baskets. To be successful however, you must take your time and conduct the necessary due diligence up-front when selecting a topic or niche.

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