View from Seed

DECEMBER 11, 2019

“I’m thrilled to announce that I’m joining [New Firm] as a Partner where I will continue to invest in great Founders across the industries I care about.”. “I In any professional service industry, there is natural shuffling in the junior roles, as the race up the pyramid towards a Partner title is like musical chairs.

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Venture Capital Cap Table Partner LP 204

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

One of the things that founders have the most angst about is whom they should have on their board and at what stage of the business. Time based as in “a guaranteed right for 12 months, which can be renewed by mutual board consent” and event based “a guaranteed right until the company has raised $x million from new investors.”

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Venture Capital Startup Angel Investor Silicon Valley 236

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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Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

And while the “first mover advantage” was the rallying cry of the last bubble, today’s is: “Massive capital infusion can own the entire market.” Jeff Katzenberg has a great track record – head of the studio at Paramount, chairman of Disney Studios, co-founder of DreamWorks and now chairman of NewTV.

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Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

VC Partnerships Start by understanding how many partners are at the firm you are approaching. It’s pretty easy since nearly every VC lists its partners on the website. Some firms are trickier since they artificially call everybody “partner” but they’re not all “investment partners.” How many partners are there?

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Technical Review Due Diligence Partner Term Sheet 314

David Teten

APRIL 6, 2015

Both founders and researchers in healthcare are spending far too much of their energy in areas where they’re not going to make maximum impact. All venture capital and NIH funding data for CY 2010 – 2014 in USA. Healthcare founders are being rational in an irrational system. Source: NIH, CB Insights.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Non-Compete Philadelphia 60

Austin Startup

AUGUST 30, 2019

On August 14–15, the Air Force, through AFWERX , hosted a two-day Spark Collider event at Capital Factory to bring newly awarded 19.2 SBIR Phase I companies together with relevant Air Force and venture capital stakeholders. Amazing keynote from @JeffDeGraff at the @AFWERX collider event this morning.

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SBIR Government Venture Capital Startup 48

Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. This means that those winning deals have to make a ~30x return to provide the venture capital fund that 20% compound return (the 6x). Focus on capital efficient, scalable startups and founders.

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Early Stage Silicon Valley Oregon Technical Review 286

www.geekwire.com

JULY 10, 2012

GeekWire Events. VENTURE CAPITAL. TECH EVENTS. You are here: Home / Startups / Bad returns be damned: Venture capital fundraising jumps 31 percent in U.S. Bad returns be damned: Venture capital fundraising jumps 31 percent in U.S. million of what partners hope will be a much larger fund.

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Venture Capital Seattle Cofounder Software Engineering 42

Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2021

When it comes to my job, after practicing venture capital for seven years under normal circumstances, it was instructive to get thrown into this new scenario, because I don’t think we’ll ever fully “return to normal.” It’s a work-in-process but here’s what I’m thinking: Group events. Working with founders.

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Venture Capital San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco 105

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

By Danielle Ofek Before I was a banker, I was a founder. My journey over the last decade founding and leading startups has been a successful one, but it has also come with challenges, many of which are shared by other women founders and entrepreneurs. Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from difficult events.

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Founder Affiliate Cofounder Boston 114

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Venture Summit | West , presented by youngStartup Ventures, is one of many upcoming events helping both startups seeking capital and exposure, and investors seeking new deals. Event Details: The event will be held March 13th-14th at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Investment Bankers Angel Investor 91

Austin Startup

AUGUST 2, 2018

It’s been 6 month since my co-founder and I started Reset ?—?a In July I spoke on a panel at 3 Day Startup Global Roundup, an opportunity that sprung out of a connection in a Female Founders Facebook Group. the thought leaders, the groups and the events. In the venture capital world, it’s similarly staggering, with 4.2%

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Austin Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur 57

www.xconomy.com

JUNE 9, 2012

Sakti3 Founder Sastry to Step Down From U-M. Co-Founder and CEO, Wetpaint. Managing Director, Enterprise Partners. Founder, DEKA Research and Development Corporation. Our Events ▾ 6/14/12 · Boston. View All Xconomy Events ›. Boston Events ›. Detroit Events ›. New York Events ›.

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San Diego Venture Capital Technical Review San Francisco 40

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation. Lessons Learned.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

If you haven’t yet heard about Female Founder Office Hours it is an initiative you should be aware of whether you’re male, female or any other gender identify. For the LA event, for example, they will not only have a selection of great LA VCs but also 10+ senior VC women from the SF Bay Area will be coming down for it.

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Founder San Francisco Deal Flow Los Angeles 256

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. A Strong Pool of Tech Founders – Stating the obvious. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch.

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Community San Diego Silicon Valley Los Angeles 378

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2023

It will be the 105th deal out of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, the firm I started back in September 2012, and it will be the last deal I’ll be making out of my third fund. It will also be my last venture capital deal. No more founder pitch meetings. For me, I don’t mind sharing how I think about it. No new investments.

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Later Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Limited Partner 218

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2011

If you read this blog often you'll know that I'm a huge fan of First Round Capital. They have totally changed the way you run a VC firm, investing heavily in systems & events for their founders that are pushing the boundaries of the way our industry works. How do people get access to First Round Capital? and Half.com.

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Pre-Money Valuation Technical Review Cofounder Cram Down 284

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs. Most experienced VCs won’t push you to give up founder control at this stage of the business nor should they. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Mentorship.

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Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

Feld Thoughts

MARCH 20, 2018

As many of you know, my partner Jason is from Detroit. He’s going back home for a special event and I encourage anyone near Detroit to go hang with him. In case you don’t know about Jason, prior to co-founding Foundry Group, Jason was a co-founder of SRS Acquiom and a Managing Director and General Counsel for Mobius Venture Capital.

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Detroit Michigan Cofounder Colorado 74

Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Many local angel investment groups work with a local event that creates the illusion of a business pitch contest, awarding investment to the winner. The event generates local buzz. Startups and investors discover each other, and the community wins because the event becomes visible evidence of new business and new jobs locally.

Software Review 79

Software Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Angel Investor 79

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

I am thrilled to announce that we have added Hamet Watt as a Partner at Upfront Ventures. But as sweet as that success has been (we invested pre-revenue in a small team) today my even more important news was the further expansion of our partner ranks. We have been on a drive to add more operational partners.

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Partner Los Angeles South Africa Cap Table 340

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2016

This includes a number of international venture capital groups which have set up offices in the country, local family offices , and sovereign investment funds. But other emirates, such as Ras Al Khaimah , offer competitive advantages for founders and investors alike. However, not all emirates are created equal.

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UAE Silicon Valley Startup Incubator 100

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. RBI normally requires founders to pay back their investors with a fixed percentage of revenue until they have finished providing the investor with a fixed return on capital, which they agree upon in advance.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Steve Blank

JANUARY 27, 2011

When founders discover their assumptions are wrong, as they inevitably will, the result isn’t a crisis , it’s a learning event called a pivot — and an opportunity to update the business model. Filed under: Business Model versus Business Plan , Teaching , Venture Capital. Business Model Versus Business Plan.

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Business Model Utah Intellectual Property Agile 275

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

. Techventure , one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs, is back. which celebrates the vibrant developments taking place in Asia that have helped Asian corporations take the lead and capitalize successfully in many areas of technology. Innovation.

Singapore 174

Singapore Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Private Equity 174

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Greycroft is Alan’s venture capital firm that recently raised its second fund ($130 million) with offices in both New York and LA. I’ve been to similar events with First Round Capital and True Ventures. My action item – I will soon announce the GRP Partners CEO Summit.

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PR Technical Review Portfolio Customer Development 279

Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

I also have a list of invite-only events that I can share if you contact me directly. Immediately sign up for the Capital Factory VIP List. three entrepreneurs who are part of this vanguard of Latam founders. public, private, debt, equity, market return, concessionary capital, etc. Sign up for the CF VIP List.

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Silicon Valley Technical Review Texas Venture Capital 50

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

So it is not uncommon for somebody to be skint when a big event such as a “ hen party &# is coming up and just need 200 quid for 2 weeks. Investors: Foundation Capital (lead), with existing investors: Morgenthaler Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Canaan Partners. LendingClub. 24.5mm in Series C.

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Venture Capital Social Network Angel Investor Chad 265

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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Fractional VPE Austin Artificial Inteligence Fractional CTO 49

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

The ‘Just Chatting’ category remains the most popular on Twitch, and lockdown measures led to concerts, political events, as well as live shows all being hosted on the platform. From virtual concerts to conferences, art installations and shopping events… this is the beginning of the metaverse.

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Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

I’ve been fortunate to be a Partner at two different VC firms over the past 9 years, and we’ve grown AUM 10X both times. Build the firm as much as possible before you solicit limited partners. . The next best move is to build your core team, e.g., recruit an Advisory Board, Venture Partners, and EIRs.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 13, 2012

Please take a few minutes to read the passage below about the upcoming Capital On Stage conference in London. As you will see from the piece below, DFJ Esprit wasn’t present at the inaugural Capital on Stage conference in Amsterdam, but we will be at the London edition, and if you have a startup I hope you will consider applying.

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Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Internet 114

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

One of my favorite events last year was attending Startup Grind where I got to interview Clayton Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma. So then when I wanted to go into venture capital, they said, “You can’t do that, you need to be in EIR.” Technical founder. ” I said, “Why?”

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder San Diego Startup 337

Austin Startup

JUNE 27, 2017

Austin-Based Venture Capital Firms There are a eleven venture capital firms based in Austin that are actively investing today, six of which are first funds. VC Firms Actively investing in Austin Companies Finally, there are a group of venture capital firms that are not based in Austin that are active investors here.

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Venture Capital Austin Texas Private Equity 54

thebarefootvc

JULY 3, 2017

The stories outlined by a number of brave women in the NY Times last week recount investors using their power and position to proposition female founders. Just a week before, Justin Caldbeck, founder of Binary Capital , admitted to sexually harassing a number of women who were seeking investment from his fund.

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LP Technical Review Silicon Valley Limited Partner 65