Agile VC

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

When Rob, David, and I started NextView nearly five years ago we thought it was important to enlist a small group of talented entrepreneurs as we built and helped our portfolio over time. So if they’re not just names on a page, how are these entrepreneur advisors involved with us at NextView and our portfolio companies?

Software Review 113

Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur Cofounder 113

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

When Rob, David, and I started NextView nearly five years ago we thought it was important to enlist a small group of talented entrepreneurs as we built and helped our portfolio over time. Their expertise is focused across the range of software ?and? internet sectors that we focus on here at NextView? At their core all of ?the

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur Cofounder 100

View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

And since we will continue to look proactively at new seed-stage tech startups over the next few years, the question becomes: What, then, will these companies look like? More interesting, however, is reflecting on what “rhymes” across multiple investments within our portfolio. The “Internet of Things”. Step-Function Ad Tech.

Seed Stage 272

Seed Stage B2C Technical Review Disintermediation 272

The Equity Kicker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Both of these schemes use the tax code to make it more attractive for high-net-worth individuals to invest in startups. We recently published a case study of how that played out for our portfolio company Snaptrip. However, finding and assessing investment opportunities is still a difficult and time consuming business.

Early Stage 119

Early Stage Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review 119

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. 1- Seamless integration of digital technology. Construction companies are increasingly employing this technology to sell as many units as possible before the structure is completed. 9- Increased use of voice recognition technology.

Artificial Inteligence 110

Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur 110

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). They are professionals with full-time jobs, who often don’t have time for due diligence (and may not even know how to do it) and often make decisions through trusted referrals or based on gut feelings (more on gut feelings later).

Angel Investor 159

Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

ConversionXL

MAY 6, 2021

On the other hand, if your team is familiar and comfortable using no-code tools, Webflow might be a great option. First launched in 2003, WordPress is the leading CMS by which 35% of the entire internet is powered. Before no code design tools came along, designers had to rely on front-end developers to implement everything.

Software Review 91

Software Review Technical Review Hosting SEO 91

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: Europe Consumer , internet. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends.

Software Review 95

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In search of Europes next tech stars. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends.

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In comparison, the overall technology sector growth was projected at 9-10% in early 2010 and this forecast did not change significantly today. Cracking The Code on Facebook.

Software Review 101

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

My initial desire to blog came from something that’s always been my approach to investing – I’m a nerd and I love to play with the technology and part of my approach has really been to understand things both at a user level and at a reasonably deep tentacle level. If you are outside internet software we are not going to invest.

Technical Review 288

Technical Review Venture Capital Silicon Valley Software Review 288

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Templatize the entrepreneurial process , by providing checklists, standardized agreements and other reusable code. First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource. This evolves the VC from a server to a router. All of the strategies above have very modest fixed cost.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. at exit due to dilution. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart.

IRR 205

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 205

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: at 5:29 PM.

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud 59

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. Here’s my take: 1.

LP 311

LP Technical Review Early Stage Silicon Valley 311

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. at exit due to dilution. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart.

IRR 156

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 156

Agile VC

MAY 13, 2013

While our portfolio at NextView is roughly equally weighted to consumer facing and B2B companies, it seems that for consumer companies in particular being first mover confers little benefit and the drawbacks probably outweigh whatever weak advantage might exist.

Cloud 205

Cloud B2B Software Review Technical Review 205

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 17, 2013

Martin – Harvard Business Review – [link]. Good reminder from Fred Wilson that your instincts should sometimes guide you when due diligence does not – [link]. Only 200 Startups Per Year End Up Mattering & Most of them Aren’t in Tech | BostInno – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Technical Review 94

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: at 6:01 PM.

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. To date, Salesforce has been focused on small tuck-in technology acquisitions, so it is an interesting move for them. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6).

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Forecast 63

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 15, 2012

Mid- to large-size companies can also benefit from the lean methodology and one way to do so is by actively leveraging crowds of workers: designers , software engineers , testers , writers , customer support people , customers, market researchers , and dozens of other groups via the Internet. This 10-year project invites consumers.

Software Review 89

Software Review Technical Review Social Media Community 89

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Just some food for thought as you build your investment portfolio. Labels: SaaS , sales and marketing , software. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

Version One Ventures

APRIL 30, 2013

As a result, most venture capitalists are reluctant to touch hardware projects, opting for the lower costs and smaller risks of software. While my portfolio is primarily centered around consumer internet as well as enterprise SaaS startups, I typically talk to two to three hardware startups each week. Patents versus traction.

Venture Capital 128

Venture Capital Software Review Incubator Startup 128

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Summer is always the time when large numbers of new participants in the tech ecosystem arrive and start to get their bearings. It’s also surprisingly difficult for students to get plugged-in to everything that is happening in the local tech ecosystem. Greenhorn Connect: Excellent collection of BOS tech events and resources.

Boston 71

Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

We focus primarily on software and Internet companies in areas such as SaaS, application software, financial software, consumer internet, and online marketplaces. These sectors generally leverage the Internet or software in a fundamental way.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 14, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: at 5:00 PM.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. at exit due to dilution. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart.

IRR 136

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 136

Agile VC

DECEMBER 13, 2011

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. In NextView’s case that’s seed stage internet and software companies. All VCs make decisions by drawing on the data we have at hand, information gleaned through our diligence process, and our own experience and judgement. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC.

Seed Stage 185

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Cofounder Technical Review 185

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Today, United did not: David stroke back at Goliath using the power of internet technologies. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3).

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe 63

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

You’ve graduated from doing business with a handshake to a generic written contract downloaded from the Internet. The scope of work should include dates for each deliverable, with testing and acceptance periods and the client’s obligations for providing materials, text, code and graphics, and reviewing work in progress.

Web Development 193

Web Development Web Intellectual Property Developer 193

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. This is perhaps the most reliable source of information on angel investor groups across the world, and the software is used by most of the other angel organizations mentioned below for deal flow. Here are the largest flocks: Angelsoft. Keiretsu Forum.

Angel Investor 255

Angel Investor North America South America Accredited Investor 255

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

it is also the title of a fabulous book from Internet 1.0 This is why investors really like SaaS software companies where you have recurring revenue and your largest customer accounts for < 5% of your revenue and your renewals rates are > 90%. Ask other portfolio companies how your VC acted when / if they got in a cash pinch.

Burn Rate 383

Burn Rate Balance Sheet .Net Valuation 383

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: SaaS , software , Venture Capital. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). Thursday, October 08, 2009.

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 27, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Hard times.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A few days ago, Bessemer West Coast SaaS Practice - David Cowan , Byron Deeter and myself, hosted a CFO Dinner for our SaaS portfolio at John Bentleys in Redwood City.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Portfolio 48