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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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2014

Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. Aggressive revenue projections and growth rate. Revenue in the fifth year should be at least $20 million, with a growth rate average of 100% per year. Gross margins greater than 50%.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2013

Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. Aggressive revenue projections and growth rate. Revenue in the fifth year should be at least $20 million, with a growth rate average of 100% per year. Gross margins greater than 50%.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Venture Capital Firms. Even with the turmoil in the capital markets in the second half of 2007, it was another record year for merger and acquisition activity.

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Gust

AUGUST 10, 2014

Here are some basic rules of thumb that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. Aggressive revenue projections and growth rate. Revenue in the fifth year should be at least $20 million, with a growth rate average of 100% per year. Gross margins greater than 50%.

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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. Their realm fits between crowdfunding and venture capital sources. Look to grants and strategic partners for seed funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

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. Don’t quit your day job until the revenue is flowing. Keep your exit strategy options open as you learn.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2015

On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. Angel investors will perk up if you have a prototype or a few real customers, while venture capitalists will likely choose to wait until you have achieved several million in revenue or customer count.

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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

Launching a business often involves dips in revenue, and a startup will only survive if it can manage expenses during this fragile time. In light of this reality, many investors explore a wide range of opportunities rather than placing all of their capital on a few companies. Understand the Exit Strategy.

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BeyondVC

NOVEMBER 12, 2003

I had the opportunity to speak on a panel today at the Corporate Venture Capital Summit. There was an interesting crew of speakers representing corporate-related venture activities for companies such as Hitachi, Intel, Nokia, Panasonic, Siemens, and Kodak. Here is what I had to say: 1.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

VantagePoint Venture Partners came to the rescue in late 2003 with an infusion of $15 million in capital, adding Andrew Sheehan (now at Sutter Hill Ventures ) and David Carlick (now at Rho Ventures ) to the Board.

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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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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.” In other words, these good exits usually happen when your company is approached by a potential buyer-i.e., What does this all mean? Remember, companies are bought and not sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2013

In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. Clearly spell out your business model and your exit strategy, so investors will know how you will make money, and how and when they will get their return. If you need more, you need to focus on venture capital territory.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2012

In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. Clearly spell out your business model and your exit strategy, so investors will know how you will make money, and how and when they will get their return. If you need more, you need to focus on venture capital territory.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2011

In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. Clearly spell out your business model and your exit strategy, so investors will know how you will make money, and how and when they will get their return. If you need more, you need to focus on venture capital territory.

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

There never has to be atime when you have no revenues. With angels were now talking about venture fundingproper, so its time to introduce the concept of exit strategy.Younger would-be founders are often surprised that investors expectthem either to sell the company or go public. This is not as selfish as it sounds.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2019

So being together and obviously the company’s grown a lot, but the principles and just the passion and values around growing a business the right way where there really, truly is no exit strategy and we’re in it for the long run and focusing on our customers and our employee experience. Yaniv Masjedi: Yeah.

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