David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund and mutual fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. High-frequency trading, algorithmic by its nature, is estimated to account for at least 50% of US equity markets trading volume. . But we’re doing it slowly.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Steve Blank

MARCH 17, 2020

Here are a few thoughts about operating in uncertainty in a pandemic. Next, take a look at your actual revenue each month – not forecast, but real revenue coming in each month. If so, whatever revenue forecast and sales cycle estimates you had are no longer valid. And what’s in my lifeboat?”. Laying off people?

Burn Rate 436

Burn Rate Startup Valuation Sales Cycle 436

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Netflix's approach of combining customer data and algorithms to forecast the movies a consumer will choose—even without first looking for it—is probably an appropriate example. I plan to use a combination of personal capital, debt financing, and private equity investment to fund the business. Photo Credit: Corey Tyner.

Affiliate 62

Affiliate United States Entrepreneur Software Review 62

OnlyOnce

MARCH 7, 2018

He was telling me about his experience working with his company’s new Private Equity owner. And it certainly doesn’t forecast traffic or road hazards that require a last minute detour. The value of having experienced executives operating a business is those things – the actual driving of the car.

Private Equity 73

Private Equity Forecast Matching Salary 73

OnlyOnce

MARCH 7, 2018

He was telling me about his experience working with his company’s new Private Equity owner. And it certainly doesn’t forecast traffic or road hazards that require a last minute detour. The value of having experienced executives operating a business is those things – the actual driving of the car.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Forecast Matching Salary 48

David Teten

AUGUST 7, 2019

Haghani observed, “Since investors in private companies inherently lack liquidity, the Value model makes far more sense to me in venture capital and private equity.”. I’d add that public market investors don’t have as much of a problem with this psychological challenge, since they’re operating in a much more efficient market.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Valuation Stock NDA 60

Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 6, 2011

Most of our management tools, like planning and forecasting, require a long and stable operating history. Consider the total amount of funding for doomed projects that comes from VC’s, large company M&A departments, government grants, and private equity firms. How do you know when to pivot and when to persevere?

Lean 167

Lean Startup Metrics Private Equity 167