Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

There is a rarified brand of successful investors who can show average IRRs of 25 percent or greater over the years. Thus every serious investor reserves a certain amount of his investment capital for follow-on rounds, which allows them to stay to course to success, even with dilution.

Angel Investor 361

Angel Investor Accredited Investor IRR Angel Groups 361

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2017

There is a rarified brand of successful investors who can show average IRRs of 25 percent or greater over the years. Thus every serious investor reserves a certain amount of his investment capital for follow-on rounds, which allows them to stay to course to success, even with dilution.

Angel Investor 190

Angel Investor Accredited Investor IRR Angel Groups 190

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2014

There is a rarified brand of successful investors who can show average IRRs of 25 percent or greater over the years. Thus every serious investor reserves a certain amount of his investment capital for follow-on rounds, which allows them to stay to course to success, even with dilution.

Angel Investor 278

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor IRR 278

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2015

There is a rarified brand of successful investors who can show average IRRs of 25 percent or greater over the years. Thus every serious investor reserves a certain amount of his investment capital for follow-on rounds, which allows them to stay to course to success, even with dilution.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor IRR 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Investors measure their success by looking at the internal rate of return (IRR). As an investor, I also know that the longer you take to scale and reach a dominant brand position, the more capital your business will need, and the bigger your exit will have to be for anyone to make real money.

IRR 143

IRR Marketing Startup Angel Investor 143

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2012

Another rule of thumb is a target of 50% IRR (a discounted cashflow calculation). Expected return rate. Most venture capitalists tell you that they look for 30% annual return, or 10 times initial investment in 3-5 years.

IRR 248

IRR Term Sheet Startup Valuation 248

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Another rule of thumb is a target of 50% IRR (a discounted cashflow calculation). Expected return rate. Most venture capitalists tell you that they look for 30% annual return, or 10 times initial investment in 3-5 years.

IRR 225

IRR Startup Term Sheet Angel Investor 225