VC Cafe

JUNE 10, 2022

According to new research by Pitchbook , the trickle down effect has already started in seed and series A startups with round sizes and valuations shrinking in size compared to 2021. But recently those round sizes and valuations have tumbled to about $10 million and $50 million, respectively, he said.

Valuation 152

Valuation Marketing Venture Capital 152

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

The Aqui-hire Business. If you give $2 million for 20% of a company ($8 million pre + $2 million investment = $10 million post-money valuation) that has no product and no customers and it turns around 3 months later and sells for $5 million it would hardly be fair for investor to get $1 million back (20% of the proceeds).

Liquidation Preference 357

Liquidation Preference Early Stage Retention Lock-up Period 357

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If we don’t enjoy working with someone - an employee, a partner, whomever - we’re just not going to do it. Sure, we employee lots of amazing people whom we trust to help us make it great, but as Founders we still own and control the final product. The most important hiring criteria for your executives is cultural fit.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

www.mint.com

MARCH 9, 2010

What is the post-money valuation of your last round? Post-money valuation” is the value of the company after the last round of money was put in (again, lines of credit and promises don’t count). like Frugal Bon Vivant 461 days ago Loving the new blog look, Mint! Thanks for the list. You rock Guy.

Software Review 68

Software Review Startup Post-Money Valuation Technical Review 68