YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2018

With the extensive focus on how the internet has divided Americans over the last two years, it’s hard to keep an eye on how it’s benefited businesses worldwide. Business is not local anymore, it’s global, and those looking to become Fortune 500 companies must expand beyond to really get ahead. Expanded Market Outreach.

Global 100

Global Singapore United States Japan 100

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Startup IPO Market: A Fickle Mistress. The IPO market, she is a fickle mistress. In the first half of 2011, the IPO markets were looking strong for VC-backed companies. In the software an internet space a number of companies obviously had strong public offerings (LinkedIn, Yandex, Pandora, RenRen, et al). Author howerl.

IPO 100

IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Private Equity 100

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Think about this; 7 years ago Nokia owned 50% of the handset market. Fast-forward to today—Apple is the most profitable Smartphone company in the world and in Spain Android commands a market share of more than 90%. Its worldwide market share of Smartphones has dwindled to 5%. Apple owned 0%.

Private Equity 329

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 329

Agile VC

MAY 13, 2013

When we meet with entrepreneurs and ask about their competitive advantage or special sauce, one of the common responses is first mover advantage. ”We’re the first company to do X in an rapidly growing market” or similar. This usually takes a lot of time, money, and energy.

Cloud 205

Cloud B2B Software Review Technical Review 205

Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It is akin to an old-fashioned barn raising but on a global scale, organized by engineers with good intentions to protect users, and ensure that the web remains a vibrant and trusted ecosystem into the future. I am happy with what the Pantheon team has built.

Caching 70

Caching Security Green Global 70

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

As a result, businesses will require digital marketers to assist customers in understanding their new or modified offerings. Experiential marketing campaigns, such as live streaming of events, may attract a big audience to a business. As a result, marketing techniques must be altered to accommodate this new sort of search language.

Artificial Inteligence 112

Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur 112

Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. Hundreds of new micro funds somehow keep getting into the market. If every sector is to be transformed by technology, and if private markets keep growing, it makes today’s conditions understandable.

Technical Review 165

Technical Review Venture Capital Russia China 165

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

645 Ventures 645 Ventures makes deeply-researched investments in institutional Seed to Series A rounds for exceptional companies who demonstrate stellar early results in the areas of market validation, product differentiation, team strength, and brand narrative. These sectors generally leverage the Internet or software in a fundamental way.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2015

With the release of each new version of the iPhone, Apple’s grip on the most lucrative segments of the mobile device market becomes even stronger, and with the success of the iPhone 6 during Apple’s calendar 4Q14 it is clear that Apple’s dominance of the premium smartphone market is uncontested. billion, accounting for 68.7%

China 100

China Technical Review Mobile Revenue 100

ConversionXL

MAY 6, 2021

As a marketer, you want to choose a CMS that is not only easy to use but plays nicely with the rest of your team as well. First launched in 2003, WordPress is the leading CMS by which 35% of the entire internet is powered. Webflow is so intuitive and easy to use for non-technical marketers. A brief history of WordPress.

Software Review 91

Software Review Technical Review Hosting SEO 91

Growthink Blog

MAY 28, 2014

Both of which beg the question as to whether the “Buffett Way” is still the way to win in this global, technological age of ours? While Mr. Buffett was able to build an alpha-performing portfolio without significant risk-taking on any one position, the modern investor simply does not have this luxury. That never goes out of style.

Technical Review 73

Technical Review Flash Global Portfolio 73

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In 2020 I started a presentation design agency & scaled it globally. I’ll always place my bet on affiliate marketing. If you don’t want to lose out on the value of online real estate, you must explore affiliate marketing. The market value of the home repair and improvement sector is around $500 billion.

Affiliate 62

Affiliate United States Entrepreneur Software Review 62

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. When the market run started in March people were relieved that “the world wasn’t ending” so they started spending again. Unemployment coupled with a stock market drop will stop this spending cold IMHO.

Technical Review 269

Technical Review Stock Hawaii Early Stage 269

Austin Startup

AUGUST 10, 2017

We offer investors venture economics with public market liquidity. As entrepreneurs, Tushar and I immediately knew that when product-market fit hits you in the head, you jump on it. Our investment thesis is simple: Blockchains will impact trillions of dollars of economic activity across many industries globally.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Austin 48

Feld Thoughts

JULY 25, 2013

Pantheon is building “A big badass platform that will run 30% of the Internet.” Pantheon is one of the Silent Killers in our portfolio – and I’m immensely proud of the progress they are making and excited about their future. Friends from the campaign went on to run Obama’s Internet operation.

Vermont 165

Vermont Startup Campaign Virginia 165

thebarefootvc

OCTOBER 17, 2011

I overviewed the growth of the global internet and penetration, noting that the future of the Web was going to be driven by emerging countries, as mobile connectivity continues to be more ubiquitous and the West is largely penetrated. Globalization of the Internet. conference in NYC, in September 2010.

Global 59

Global Internet Web Indonesia 59

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2018

Your next question should be: How do I take advantage of the growth opportunities present in the global marketplace? Going global isn’t the risky choice; it’s the safe one. One way to expand your customer portfolio is to access new customers around the world. Entering a new market is no different.

Asia 150

Asia Global Portfolio Internet 150

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 16, 2020

2- Make our marketing more efficient. My number one goal for 2020 is to get our marketing flywheel to a state of complete efficiency. As an agency, getting new contacts and prospects over the internet has been a mixed bag of results. Investments are essential since it will enable you to test any changes in the market.

Entrepreneur 144

Entrepreneur Agile Artificial Inteligence San Francisco 144

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

The extreme example of this are algorithmic investors in the public markets, who design algorithms which trade on the designer’s behalf, as opposed to making trading decisions directly. High-frequency trading, algorithmic by its nature, is estimated to account for at least 50% of US equity markets trading volume. . 1) Market fund.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Cracking the Code

MARCH 30, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Global warming: a plague for humanity? After all, global warming might not be a bad thing for everyone. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Global Warning!

Software Review 48

Software Review Global Technical Review Europe 48

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

MITX : Non-profit trade association hosting many events focused on digital marketing and internet business. Not Boston focused, but definitely follow his reports of PE and VC financings and the state of the venture market. @danprimack. Jones Lang Lasalle: Global commercial real estate services. Next major event?

Boston 71

Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

by Annie Tsai, author of ” The Small Business Online Marketing Handbook: Converting Online Conversations to Offline Sales “ Are your customers “connected consumers”? In a global marketplace that’s more connected and competitive by the day, customers aren’t limited to only one or two methods of communication.

Small Business 178

Small Business Social Media Channel Media 178

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: Europe Consumer , internet. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. How the use of internet is transform.

Software Review 95

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2022

Big company powerhouses, like IBM and Xerox, took fifty years to make the cycle, but new companies today, in the age of the Internet, often make the cycle in five to ten years, or even less. This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). Consider MySpace and Webvan. Consolidation.

Dilution 355

Dilution Startup Merger Flash 355

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. and (2) their leadership position in multi-billion dollar markets will likely make them dominant players in the software landscape, even though they are still small today (SuccessFactors $2.5B internet. (6).

Software Review 101

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Measuring sales and marketing effectiveness of Saa. Global Warning!

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

The Next Web

JUNE 28, 2013

Located close to London Bridge and Tower Bridge, the startup hub will offer entrepreneurs and fledgling tech businesses individually designated desks, access to meeting rooms and collaboration spaces, use of the kitchen, “super-fast” wireless internet connectivity and printing facilities. Oh, and all the coffee you can drink, for free.

Global 128

Global Startup Portfolio Hosting 128

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Measuring sales and marketing effectiveness of Saa. Global Warning!

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud 59

500hats.com

AUGUST 2, 2012

While institutional LPs know big changes are happening, most focus too much on 1) increasing/decreasing fund size or 2) marketing + branding as the major trends. These two divergent groups have optimized for very different market conditions and behaviors. This is a long piece, so if you’re not a fan of inside baseball, skip it.

Silicon Valley 74

Silicon Valley Early Stage Venture Capital Valuation 74

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

The three largest webmail services had over 1 billion global users at the end of 2011. 62% of adult US Internet users check or send email on a daily basis. It’s why opt-in marketing databases can be so incredibly valuable for companies like Gilt Groupe, One King’s Lane and AdoreMe. There are 2.9 billion by 2014.

Mobile 339

Mobile Email Social Media Global 339

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2022

billion in 2,251 deals during the second quarter through June 15, versus about $70 billion in 3,369 deals in the first quarter • Declining valuations: In the secondary market for private equity, 55% of the equity offered for sale in May was offered at a discount to the companies’ valuations per share, compared with 47% in March and 35% in January.

Venture Capital 167

Venture Capital Valuation Private Equity LP 167

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. New Capital Earmarked for Global High-Growth Investments LARCHMONT, N.Y., Labels: Portfolio , Venture Capital. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Friday, February 27, 2009.

Software Review 48

Software Review Partner United States Venture Capital 48

View from Seed

JULY 28, 2015

The narrative I often hear goes something like this: “Consumer companies are all about great marketing, and Boston doesn’t have enough great consumer marketers.”. Even Reebok’s global headquarters is located just outside the city. None of these folks had any marketing background at all.

Boston 120

Boston Marketing Early Stage Startup 120

Ben's Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

So it looks like the market leaders are trading closer to recession multiples than bubble multiples. This has to do with adoption rates; this period seems about right for the oldest cohorts (less likely to adopt new technologies) to die off and for younger cohorts (quickest to use new technologies) to enter the market.

Technical Review 61

Technical Review Software Review Valuation Internet 61

View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. Hologram is a leader in enabling large-scale connectivity of internet of things (IoT) devices, across the globe with 400+ wireless carriers, all through a robust but easy-to-use API.

Chicago 156

Chicago Cofounder Miami B2B 156

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). sales and marketing. (10). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Measuring sales and marketing effectiveness of Saa. Global Warning!

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

Haystack

AUGUST 18, 2019

If you’ve been following my tweets lately, you’ve read some of my quick musings on the state of the seed market this summer. years is not a long arc – I have not experienced a prolonged down market as a private investor. And if you don’t hit one or two right, you end up with a mediocre portfolio. Granted, 6.5

Seed Stage 108

Seed Stage Cap Table Early Stage Malaysia 108