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How to Scale a Venture Capital (or Private Equity) Fund

David Teten

First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource. – Build out low-cost force multipliers such as scouts , Advisors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, Venture Partners, and so on. – Create a franchise and license access to it , e.g., the Draper Venture Network.

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Startup Funding – A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs

ReadWriteStart

Forms of funding. ? Equity investment. Equity investment is the most popular and most talked-about avenue for startup funding. These investments are made instead of shares or equity in your startup. The shares given out can either be common stocks or preferred stocks. ? Debt investment. Bootstrapping.

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8 Parameters To Bracket New Venture Funding Requests

Startup Professionals Musings

On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. Ancillary objectives, like retiring existing debt, buying a building or paying salaries to people with equity ownership will not get traction. How much equity ownership are you willing to offer?

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Cram Down – A Test of Character for VCs and Founders

Steve Blank

Except, that is, for the bottom feeders of the Venture Capital business – investors who “ cram down ” their companies. They offered desperate founders more cash but insisted on new terms, rewriting all the old stock agreements that previous investors and employees had. ” On one hand they’re right.

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What is convertible equity (or a convertible security)?

Startup Company Lawyer

Quick answer: convertible equity (or a convertible security) is convertible debt without the repayment feature at maturity or interest. Over the past few years, convertible debt has emerged as a quick and inexpensive method for startup companies to raise money from angel investors and early stage venture funds. Background. The problem.

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8 Key Business Elements Set Startup Investor Interest

Startup Professionals Musings

On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. Ancillary objectives, like retiring existing debt, buying a building or paying salaries to people with equity ownership will not get traction. How much equity ownership are you willing to offer?

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Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control

David Teten

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. I believe that Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) VCs are on the forefront of what will become a major segment of the venture ecosystem. RBI structures help to protect the equity of both founders and investors.

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