YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2020

by Rod Robertson, Managing Partner of Briggs Capital and author of “ Winning at Entrepreneurship: Insiders’ Tips on Buying, Building, and Selling Your Own Business “ While news of vaccines on the horizon signal hope, some analysts think a sizable chunk of the U.S. Investment in tech is trending.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2019

Many young entrepreneurs are focused on the superficial belief that the more money they raise, the more successful their business is going to be. Other businesses fail because they raise the wrong kind of money, such as debt they can’t repay on time or equity that causes them to lose control of their business. She raised $900 million.

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Cofounder Private Equity Software Review Equity 170

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

by Jeffrey Kadlic, co-founder & managing partner of Evolution Capital Partners. But if you want to stay competitive, there are four questions entrepreneurs can constantly be asking themselves to set their organizations up for significant growth. This dynamic makes many more investment opportunities have higher ROI’s.

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Private Equity Entrepreneur Cofounder Technical Review 164

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Our last fund was $200 million but as you may already know since we raised that fund we added new partners Greg Bettinelli and Kara Nortman and Venture Partner Hamet Watt – all of whom are busy looking at new deals for the firm in addition to Yves Sisteron (the founder), Steven Dietz (also part of founding team) and myself.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

It might appear that origination is becoming much easier because of new tools like AngelList and the SEC moving toward adoption of rules that will allow equity based crowdfunding. We published the full report in the Journal of Private Equity ; it’s now the #2-most viewed article in the Journal’s history.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Express thoughtfulness and kindness. 3- I’ve always been an entrepreneur. For me, I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. I decided to decline that job offer and start my new career as a real estate entrepreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2017

Traditionally, VC investors would invest $X million in a startup for a certain percentage of equity, decision making rights, and the power to block things they didn’t agree with. This is boosting access and reach for entrepreneurs to the global pot of available funding. However, this investment model is starting to evolve.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2022

Instead of working on a single product, I get to work with multiple smart entrepreneurs to bring their vision to life around healthcare and blockchain. Most people want security for their life partners in an emergency. I partnered with two of my friends and we registered our domain name online and started from there.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Written by David Shelters , managing director of Bangkok, Thailand-based investment banking and financial advisory firm Karon Business Consulting, the book should be an eye-opener for aspiring and new technology entrepreneurs and can help you navigate the dangerous waters known as venture capital.

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Technical Review Private Equity Thailand Incubator 164

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue). This is the exit stage for the entrepreneur, and for all earlier investors. My invention and prototype works, but I need funding to continue.”

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David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

I am very happy to announce today a new program I’ve been working on designed to support women and diverse entrepreneurs, particularly those in the technology sector. VCAP© Addresses the Gap between Venture Capital and Funding for Women and Diverse Entrepreneurs. for non-diverse firms.

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David Teten

JANUARY 8, 2013

According to Jeff Bussgang, General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, about 10-15% of the 1,000 active venture capitalists in the U.S. Fewer private equity funds are using social media for outreach, but 2xPartners , Healthpoint Capital , and MCM Capital Partners are notable exceptions.

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Private Equity Social Media Equity Media 114

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

645 Ventures: A New Era of Venture Capital Investing Arena Growth Partners We help great leaders build great businesses. Aspect Ventures | Aligned VC We believe that the interests of investors and entrepreneurs can and should be aligned. For most of us, we have been the only woman partner or senior executive in our firm.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The government creates programs to help entrepreneurs. In 2012, the national government created the programs iNNpulsa and apps.co, both promote innovation , business, and technological developments in Colombia by providing funds and coaching programs to promising entrepreneurs.

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David Teten

JUNE 22, 2012

HBS Angels of NY and the NAIC have named the finalist women and minority entrepreneurs of the Venture Capital Access Program; check out the press release below. VCAP© is a collaborative venture that provides women and diverse entrepreneurs nationwide with access to venture capital through accredited investors within the HBSAANY network.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you’re a startup, you are by definition competing with the smartest people in the world – either large companies with more resources than yours or fellow entrepreneurs who are hoping to disrupt large companies. Your knowledge can make the difference between failure and success. Khan Academy.

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Artificial Inteligence Founder Private Equity Ruby 156

David Teten

JUNE 22, 2012

HBS Angels of NY and the NAIC have named the finalist women and minority entrepreneurs of the Venture Capital Access Program; check out the press release below. VCAP© is a collaborative venture that provides women and diverse entrepreneurs nationwide with access to venture capital through accredited investors within the HBSAANY network.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

However, most often, these funds are solicited by a well-meaning entrepreneur from investors who are not qualified as accredited investors under the law (currently requiring a proved income of $200,000 a year or $1 million in net worth for an individual investor). It is most often a win-win for both you and the strategic partner.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue). This is the exit stage for the entrepreneur, and for all earlier investors. My invention and prototype works, but I need funding to continue.”

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The US Small Business Administration notes that fast-food franchises make up the most popular business type for new entrepreneurs. There are significant hurdles for new entrepreneurs when negotiating contracts and establishing rules between them and the franchisor. Watch Out for Private Equity Owners.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. In 2019 we partnered with several revenue-based lending providers, effectively creating a marketplace. “.

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Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Determined not to miss another opportunity, Graham has begun waiving fees and instead taking equity in clients he thinks have a good shot at success. Finance | Tuesdays.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 10, 2015

A long-time entrepreneur, Joseph founded/co-founded many technological companies throughout the years. Joseph has more than 20 years of strategic, operational and senior management experience in business ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity backed assets and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Silicon Valley Private Equity 60

Steve Blank

MARCH 16, 2016

Risk capital takes equity (stock ownership) in your company instead of debt (loans) in exchange for cash. Founders can now access the largest pool of risk capital that ever existed –in the form of Private Equity (Angel Investors, family offices , Venture Capitalists (VC’s) and Hedge Funds.). Great entrepreneurs shoot for 20X.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

Partners for a New Beginning (PNB), a public-private partnership housed at the Aspen Institute, is organizing a Venture Capital, Private Equity and Angel Investor Delegation from the Maghreb. Localisation du Maghreb (Photo credit: Wikipedia). More details.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the CEO of one of Canada’s largest private credit firms, can you describe the basics of private credit and its increasing importance to budding entrepreneurs? For entrepreneurs, this means not just securing capital, but also gaining a collaborator committed to their growth journey. The firm has made more than $4.5

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David Teten

MARCH 28, 2012

Even the best VCs and entrepreneurs have a painfully high failure rate. We’re now in the midst of surveying VCs and entrepreneurs for this research. Entrepreneurs please click here. Entrepreneurs please click here. I’ve also posted this at Betabeat.). View more presentations from David Teten.

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Portfolio Private Equity Venture Capital Early Stage 144

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners the businesses they’re starting in 2023 and here are the responses. #1- I plan to use a combination of personal capital, debt financing, and private equity investment to fund the business. This could be a home-based business, franchise option or whatever option looks attractive to you.

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Austin Startup

MAY 7, 2017

Tuesday, May 9: VentureCrush ATX (FREE) VentureCrush is a series of unique events and networks created by the Tech Group at Lowenstein Sandler to bring together carefully selected groups of tech industry founders and senior executives, along with VC, growth equity, private equity and angel investors. At Galvanize at 6:00 pm.

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Technical Review Austin North America Software Review 75

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 29, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To take knowledge and apply it to what is coming next. In business, we negotiate with external vendors, suppliers and partners. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. Photo Credit: Jim Tobin. Thanks to Leo B, RoofCalc ! #10-

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Entrepreneur Social Media Liquidity Event Private Equity 71

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

I like the guy because he’s credited with coining the word entrepreneur. In spite of this, private equity funds have used the rallying cry of efficiency to hijack corporate strategy and loot the profits that historically would have been reinvested into research and development and new products.

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VC Cafe

MAY 18, 2023

as a management consultant and in 1977, he co-founded Apax Partners, a private equity firm. Apax Partners became one of the most successful private equity firms in the world, and Cohen became a billionaire. Zell is mainly known as a billionaire entrepreneur and real estate tycoon.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 18, 2019

Most entrepreneurs are led to believe that successful business models prosper quickly and easily. Too many entrepreneurs may be focusing too much on their hopes and dreams of success rather than maintaining daily best practices to stay productive and healthy. by Chris Grey, co-founder and COO of CapLinked. Don’t Overthink Strategy.

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Product Entrepreneur Private Equity Cofounder 147

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. Partners leave the industry. Here’s my take: 1.

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David Teten

JULY 25, 2017

Large private equity funds like KKR can afford to pursue a consulting model ( Capstone ), typically with associated fees, but that doesn’t normally make economic sense for a VC. We think coaching is a key lever for doing this, with our own team or through outside partners. We have lower AUM, therefore lower management fees.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Mitul’s passion to excel and customer focus have been built into the core values and mission of Citius Partners. They provide a hands-on transformation and revenue growth partner for B2B technology companies. How Citius Partners helps their clients. Mitul Ruparelia – Founder, Citius Partners.

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