Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2011
I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 There are certain topics that even some of the best journalists can’t fully grok.
Version One Ventures
DECEMBER 14, 2016
At the same time, seed money is still abundant due to the proliferation of micro VC over the past few years. This can set up a perfect storm if early-stage companies don’t manage their expectations and reality properly. Of course, upcoming IPOs like Snapchat will bring some added excitement to the industry.
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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 17, 2017
They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 That management team might have decided that they wanted to maintain more control of their company, didn’t want new board members and didn’t want to take dilution. Like all things of course there is a trade-off between payout out rewards to owners and paying out rewards to management.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. Tamp down the enthusiasm your naive family has about your “impending IPO” (honey, when can we buy shares? Many times it’s less.
Startup Lessons Learned
MAY 31, 2019
Scott Kupor is the managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he’s responsible for all operational aspects of running the firm. He's been with the firm since its inception in 2009 and has overseen its rapid growth, from three employees to 150+ and from $300 million in assets under management to more than $10 billion.
Gust
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. Tamp down the enthusiasm your naive family has about your “impending IPO” (honey, when can we buy shares? Many times it’s less. she’s so successful! we always knew she would be.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
The VCs basically have liquidity in management fees along the way, in the sense they get paid decently along the way. At some point, this breaks if their isn’t an exit or IPO. I know that eventually if your company is out of cash and you need the money you’ll take it even on punishing terms. It’s your baby.
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