Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2020

One of the big questions that every entrepreneur struggles with is how much funding they should request from investors in the first round. On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. Every type of investor has comfortable ranges and limits. Marty Zwilling.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Opening Night Happy Hour and Keynote with Scott Kupor: Secrets of Sandhill Road | Fundraising Track Joshua Baer , Founder and CEO at Capital Factory, delved into the transforming realm of venture capital with Scott Kupor , Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. The unit cost fell and this idea of pay as you go.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Angel Capital Association: Angels (private money) invest in 55,000 startups each year versus 1,500 companies by VC (venture capital) funding. Entrepreneurs need to find a way to get traction (sales) without funding. I’m not your average angel. And why should you care? What does that mean?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Over the same 30 years, Venture Capital firms have honed their skills and strategies to match Wall Streets needs to achieve liquidity for their portfolio companies. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. What Do VC’s Do?

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. My business partner and I were elated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

In my experience as an advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often encounter the myth that an initial startup requires investors. The reality is that over 80 percent of new businesses will never attract venture capital or Angel funding, according to experts , and there are many good reasons for skipping that painful and distracting process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2014

Most entrepreneurs struggle with financial projections, not wanting to commit to numbers they can’t deliver, and having no clue what investors might consider reasonable. Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2013

Most entrepreneurs struggle with financial projections, not wanting to commit to numbers they can’t deliver, and having no clue what investors might consider reasonable. Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Each has met legal securities minimums for net worth and professionalism, to reduce the risk to entrepreneurs.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Venture Capital Firms. Graham is careful about whom he chooses to partner with. Finance | Tuesdays.

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Gust

AUGUST 10, 2014

Most entrepreneurs struggle with financial projections, not wanting to commit to numbers they cant deliver, and having no clue what investors might consider reasonable. Here are some basic rules of thumb that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2015

One of the big questions that every entrepreneur struggles with is how much funding they should request from investors in the first round. On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. entrepreneur funding request investors startup stage'

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. These days, start-up entrepreneurs like Parker do sometimes use equity not only to motivate key employees but also to help pay for consulting and other services. Finance | Tuesdays. Innovation | Fridays.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . But in business, you want a lot of partners.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 15, 2011

They tend to invest in small packs, with inexperienced souls following the lead of seasoned ex-entrepreneurs.”. A group such as LinkedIn’s Deal Flow Network has over 11,000 members and provides a simple way for investors to share tips about strategies and upcoming opportunities. Understand the Exit Strategy.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Consider the person who finds a good-looking partner to take home from the bar at closing time, but then wakes up in the morning wondering “What did I just do?” Due diligence on an investor is where you validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of your new potential partner. Network with other entrepreneurs.

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Growthink Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

The next big technology investment idea is the “Early Exit.” The best articulation of it comes from Basil Peters, a serial technology entrepreneur, co-Founder of Nexus Engineering, former Canada Entrepreneur of the Year, and Managing Partner at 3 venture capital funds – Fundamental Technologies I and II and the BC Advantage Funds.

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Gust

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Oddly, perhaps, one of the most difficult decisions entrepreneurs face arises once the company begins to succeed. But here’s my observation: very few entrepreneurs have been disappointed by selling “too early,” especially to a strategic who offers leverage to exploit the startup’s success. Of course, Groupon is an extreme example.

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www.instigatorblog.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

blog comments powered by Disqus About Ben Yoskovitz Im a Founding Partner at Year One Labs , an early stage accelerator in Montreal. Chris is putting out a ton of great content, and encouraging exceptional debate and discussion on startups and investing. It's easy for them to get burnt out working hard to get a company up and running.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Entrepreneurs and investors who have spent any time dealing with convertible debt seed financing transactions are likely to have encountered the subject of valuation caps. Depending on the circumstances, they can shape the fundamentals of an exit, redistribute value among stakeholders, or even kill a deal altogether.

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Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

It’s to highlight some of the key parts of your opportunity and what makes it so amazing that whoever it is that you’re talking to, whether it’s a bank, or an investor, or a family member, or a potential business partner, that they are on the edge of their seat and they ask for your full plan, and they want to know more.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 25, 2017

I enjoy sharing my experiences as an entrepreneur with friends and family. See Also: Venture Capital Funding: A Curated List of Our Best Resources. Securing startup capital: A brutal experience that drags on and on. As a starving entrepreneur with a dream, you can’t afford to skip any opportunity to secure funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2013

They also favor entrepreneurs who are experienced in starting a company, and experienced in the business domain of the startup. In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. If you need more, you need to focus on venture capital territory. All you need is one.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2011

They also favor entrepreneurs who are experienced in starting a company, and experienced in the business domain of the startup. In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. If you need more, you need to focus on venture capital territory.

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BeyondVC

DECEMBER 23, 2003

As with any smart executive who cares about the value of equity, the question I am often asked is, “What is your exit strategy.” Typically, these types of exits result from already existing, revenue-generating business relationships. What does this all mean?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2012

They also favor entrepreneurs who are experienced in starting a company, and experienced in the business domain of the startup. In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. If you need more, you need to focus on venture capital territory.

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