ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

First and foremost, you have to exclude the IPO performances of sure things like Saudi-owned Aramco which is en route to becoming the biggest global IPO in history. The value was about $100 billion; then, it was rounded down to the IPO valuation itself. Then, the market had its say. In retrospect, it’s easy to see what happened.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

New Capital Earmarked for Global High-Growth Investments LARCHMONT, N.Y., About Bessemer Venture Partners: Bessemer Venture Partners is a global investment group with offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, Mumbai, and Tel Aviv. Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation.

Software Review 48

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Franchises Franchises Home Franchise 500 Home-Based Low Cost Top New Fast Growing Top Global Biz Opportunities Franchises for Sale Franchises A Bright Forecast for a Solar Panel Installation Franchise. Sweat equity is just one component of early-stage valuation. Franchises Beware of Song Birds When Doing Homework on a Franchise.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Similar companies more focused on later-stage investors include Avention , Bureau Van Dijk , Dow Jones , FactSet , Genesis , S&P S&P Global Market Intelligence , DueDil , Core 2 Group , D&B Hoovers , InsideView , LexisNexis , Pitchbook , Preqin , PrivCo , Thomson Reuters , and Unquote.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

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500hats.com

AUGUST 2, 2012

but the food was awesome, & the PR wasn’t bad either). However after Sequoia and Ron Conway announced their investment in YC in 2009 , and after YC alumni DropBox and AirBnb raised capital on billion-dollar valuations in 2010-11, the program quickly became the gold standard among early-stage startup incubators.

Silicon Valley 74

Silicon Valley Early Stage Venture Capital Valuation 74

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

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JUNE 23, 2008

In addition, Cardo got a lot of press for this initiative - so, overall great PR at minimal cost and this shows how web 2.0 Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning!

Software Review 48

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe 63

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

3-Expand globally. Recognizing early on that the pandemic would affect various geographic areas and economic sectors in different ways, we decided to expand our focus globally, also reaching out to a wider range of industries. Thanks to Mark Lizada, FireBooth ! #3-Expand Photo Credit: William Scott Goldman. Photo Credit: Andy King.

Entrepreneur 118

Entrepreneur Mobile Valuation Global 118

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review IPO Cloud 48

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MAY 25, 2010

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 74

Software Review Cloud IPO Jordan 74

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

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MARCH 12, 2010

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Forecast 63

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Sales Cycle 48

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NOVEMBER 13, 2008

The fact that SaaS valuations are being more affected by the downturn than the Nasdaq can be surprising given the supposed resiliency of the SaaS model (recurring revenues) but it translates the public investors belief that SMB software spend is going to be hit very hard by this recession. SaaS 13 Index Valuation. My Investments.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Portfolio 48

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

A $1 trillion global market. In the startup journey if you have success in your early product launches, fund raising and PR you’re likely to get “inbound interest” from likely acquirers. Dilution / valuation. Are tacking. It’s inefficient. Have the breakthrough technology. To change things.

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Startup Dilution San Diego Stock Options 417

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MARCH 10, 2008

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Venture Capital Cloud 48

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

Early Stage 60

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betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Never, ever, choose your investors based on valuation. Alignment of business objectives and personal relationships means tons more than valuation. That means if you’re taking money with a $5M post-money valuation, the expectation is that you are building for a minimum $50M exit. $10M 10M post-money valuation = $100M target.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

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JULY 6, 2007

The SaaS valuation you proposed assumed a monthly billing relationship. Is there a SaaS valuation model for *annual* subscriptions? Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity?

Software Review 66

Software Review Metrics Valuation Technical Review 66

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2015

Startup companies continue to grow at unprecedented rates, raise enormous amounts of venture capital and achieve valuations that imply that they will continue to grow rapidly for the foreseeable future. I’m not saying you shouldn’t grow engineering or do PR. We live in heady times. limit your fixed costs.

Balance Sheet 150

Balance Sheet eCommerce Venture Capital Acquisition 150

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 13, 2021

3-Expand globally. Recognizing early on that the pandemic would affect various geographic areas and economic sectors in different ways, we decided to expand our focus globally, also reaching out to a wider range of industries. Thanks to Mark Lizada, FireBooth ! #3-Expand Photo Credit: William Scott Goldman. Photo Credit: Andy King.

Entrepreneur 62

Entrepreneur Mobile Valuation Global 62

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

(there’s a great story from Jonah in the video but you have to watch to hear it :)) But it’s undeniable that it has become a digital media powerhouse having raised around $500 million in capital with a valuation reported at $1.7 billion and revenues likely exceeding $250 million (Wikipedia lists 2015 revenue at $167 million).

Media 210

Media Los Angeles Russia Viral 210

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JULY 6, 2007

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 5, 2007

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

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JUNE 18, 2007

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

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MARCH 10, 2008

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Sales 79

Sales Software Review Marketing Technical Review 79

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DECEMBER 16, 2006

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Venture Capital Technical Review Europe 48

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MAY 15, 2008

Audience: 75 percent voted “Yes” 5) Water tech will replace global warming as global priority (Joe) Here is the premise behind this trend: the world is running out of water and this will kill more people than global warming. Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review San Jose Venture Capital 48

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MARCH 23, 2007

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Viral Media Marketing 48

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FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

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DECEMBER 28, 2006

Detailed SaaS Spreadsheet (Valuation and CAC benchmark). SaaS 13 Index Valuation. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! S&M productivity (CAC ratio) for the SaaS 13 Index. My Investments. CornerstoneOnDemand. anecdotes. (13). David Cowan.

Software Review 48

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