YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

There is a thin line between success and failure for startups, and that is usually determined by capital. The more capital a startup has, the easier it is to get off the ground and ramp up growth. In turn, this leads to the development of a thriving startup ecosystem which paves the way for technology and innovation.

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Gust

DECEMBER 25, 2013

To start with, a pre-revenue mobile company cannot expect to raise anything from “the VCs” Venture capital funds invest in only one out of every 400 companies seeking funding, so the odds of your particular startup getting funded are astronomically against you. Conceivable, but unlikely. Good luck with your venture!

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thebarefootvc

JANUARY 27, 2014

I think that later stage valuations are frothy (for reasons I explain below) while earlier stage valuations are starting to stabilize from previous highs (with the exception of the superstar serial entrepreneur) - turns out scaling in a sea of competition (both startup and entrenched) is not so easy. Technology ubiquity.

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Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

Our unique approach to investing, coupled with a pioneering spirit, provides the vision to guide early stage growth companies beyond today and toward future success. We invest at the earliest stages in transformative companies that are leveraging technology to move our species forward. New Age VC About This is just a start.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Many entrepreneurs I know don’t realize that the language they learned in the corporate world, or even their recent MBA class, won’t get them ahead in the startup world today. Even if you have heard some of the new terms, but can’t explain how, when, and why they are relevant to your startup, you may be in jeopardy. Social mobile web.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio form a massive startup Megalopolis that is attracting top talent, impact-focused investors, and the most innovative companies in the world. Startups and investors should treat Texas like one big city. These are all potential customers and strategic partners for startups.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2013

He had joined a young startup in LA called HauteLook and was interested in getting to know the local tech community. Greg was the first person to share with me the insights of mobile conversion and why with a simpler product selection and conversion funnel they would get higher conversion on mobile than on the web. Approachable.

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Rob Go

JUNE 7, 2012

But a lot of entrepreneurs and investors were hoping for a really strong showing to drive more liquidity in the market and continue the surge in hype around internet companies (both start-ups and later stage companies). 5 Years ago, the mobile web meant email on the blackberry or really lame on-deck applications on feature phones.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2011

Today, the signs of the new bubble are the Linked-In initial public offering (IPO), Facebook’s stratospheric valuation and the rapid rise of early-stage startup valuation. In the case of this bubble, it was social networks, consumer and mobile applications, and the cloud. The Linked-in IPO valued the company at $8.9

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

And they should be; the feeding frenzy in the innovation economy is in some cases because startups are eating the lunch of more established companies. At Virgin Mobile USA, Mari led early initiatives in mobile commerce, social networking and advertising. Mari Holds a B.A. New York Times’ timeSpace is a good example.

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Jason Ball

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

I’ll be focusing on European startups (both early and later stage) in the following sectors: mobile application/platform software developers, handset components, network infrastructure and core technologies (semiconductor, battery, plastic electronics, etc.).

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Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Once you’ve figured out whether you want to find a very early stage startup or a late stage one (the topic of my first post in this series ), the real hard work begins. My next post in this series will explore selecting the right startup). My advice: search for heat, but don’t follow - evaluate.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

You can go with the base plan for starters and choose to upgrade in the later stages for additional features such as full API access and multiple monetization options. Native Android app for seamless mobile experience. The software allows a broadcast across different mobile phones, smart TVs and many other devices.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

He says they are just as selective on seed investments as they are in later stage deals. It’s basically office space where as a startup you can be located with dozens of other companies at a similar stage to your own. Developer and publisher of social mobile games. Read more: TechCrunch.

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cdixon.org

AUGUST 3, 2012

Entrepreneurs and investors have been enamored with consumer internet startups for the last few years. Some observations: - Thousands of early-stage consumer web/mobile companies were started and funded in last 24 months. Hence, many early-stage consumer startups are switching to transactional models. -

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Tech12, an Israeli news publication, embarked on a special project to highlight the 32 Israeli startups that reached a Centaur status. Sorry for the humbrag, but I’m proud to see Minute Media , our Remagine Ventures portfolio company (and our only later stage investment) on this prestigious list. Meet the Israeli Centaurs.

Software Review 109

Software Review B2C Open Source 109

View from Seed

APRIL 7, 2015

Dirty Secret #1: An early-stage startup’s design actually does matter. It probably shouldn’t be the case, but the look and feel and polish of your materials makes a big difference for early-stage investors. Even later stage VCs will push to meet founders much earlier than seems appropriate for their sweet spot.

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The Next Web

JULY 29, 2013

That’s how “the early days” look for a lot of founders and I believe if you rent a space in the center of a startup hub, you will find it much easier to connect with likeminded people and share ideas. Nowadays, it is starting to be more challenging, as you are competing with a lot more startups, but it’s still incomparable to San Francisco.

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www.ashmaurya.com

AUGUST 29, 2012

Running through the complete process in the early stages makes you much more efficient in later stages as you get a feel for the industry and have warm introductions. I run a software startup and I want to partner with you to improve your business.” They may be on a computer or a mobile device.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

See Bessemer Venture Partners’ A comprehensive guide to security for startups. Point Nine Capital uses Qwilr to create modern, mobile-native collateral. Data companies focused on early-stage startups include Aingel , fundsUP , Preseries , PredictLeads , and Sploda. 2) Market . An example of a tech-enabled VC is Corl.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Mobile Payment Disappointment. They clearly have user interest, but these companies will have a limited window before later stage investors start demanding to see some proof that these companies can be sustainable over the long run at the kind of prices that were paid. You can't have everything--where would you put it?"

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Ben's Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Over time, the concept of broad-based equity ownership has become characteristic of most tech companies and embedded in Silicon Valley startup culture very early on. State and local government States can limit non-competes and non-solicits, which would help with job mobility and enabling entrepreneurship in more places.

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Silicon Valley Non-Compete San Francisco Government 36

View from Seed

MARCH 10, 2015

So that was an early tradeoff the team made as a startup within a startup. NVV: Even though BR was a later-stage startup at that point, you mentioned being that proverbial “startup within a startup.” But in general, startups need to be great about having direct customer conversations.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Running a successful software startup is a challenging prospect, requiring constant attention to shifts in technology, industry trends, and user commentary. This can also help you collaborate with potential app development partners at later stages. However, Web-based development is not the solution for everything.

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A Crowded Space

AUGUST 4, 2011

Marcus: Hello and welcome to this episode of the Grow VC Everyone Funding Startups podcast. Then about a year and half ago, I moved on from oDesk, really just because it was becoming a later stage company and I personally prefer the earlier stage challenges. It’s connected to your mobile phone and things like that.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Tech Gadgets Mobile Enterprise GreenTech CrunchBase TechCrunch TV Disrupt SF More TechCrunch TV Beta Invites Crunchies Elevator Pitches Gillmor Gang Podcasts TechCrunch Europe TechCrunch Trends TechCrunch France TechCrunch Japan Whats Hot: Android Apple Facebook Google Microsoft Twitter Yahoo Zynga Subscribe: From Nothing To Something.

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The Startup Lawyer

JANUARY 6, 2011

We’re broadly interested in a bunch of different opportunities within the consumer web, and tend to focus on Seed and Series A investments in content, advertising, mobile and local spaces in the US of A. What stage of startups are you looking at and what do you look for initially? Have you invested in any startups thus far?

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2011

On its website, the fund states that was created to fill a void in the Israeli investment landscape, the need to help established companies get to an exit through later-stage liquidity. Watch this space.

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VC Cafe

APRIL 9, 2010

The combination of companies looking for capital and investors looking for liquidity put a strain on early stage start ups but seemed to have played favourably for growth equity investments and later stage companies. Mobile Max Technologies Ltd (TASE:MBMX). Siano Mobile Silicon, Ltd. BioCancell Therapeutics, Inc.

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David Teten

JANUARY 13, 2015

I think the same goes for startup entrepreneurialism. Don recommends: Don’t just do startups “for us”. Avoid being labeled as startup from a “special group” program. I used to joke I was always “integrating” startup socials (forgive me for not giving Asian people their due credit as being minorities).

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techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Tech Gadgets Mobile Enterprise GreenTech CrunchBase TechCrunch TV Disrupt SF More TechCrunch TV Beta Invites Crunchies Elevator Pitches Gillmor Gang Podcasts TechCrunch Europe TechCrunch Trends TechCrunch France TechCrunch Japan Whats Hot: Android Apple Facebook Google Microsoft Twitter Yahoo Zynga Subscribe: Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy?

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Venture Capital Technical Review Sweat Equity Valuation 62

VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

Janvest , a new seed fund of $5 million backed by American angel investors and chaired by the former head of the Mossad (Danny Yatom), saw an opportunity to fill the gap by making offering US-based angel investors the opportunity to tap into the Israeli startup industry. VCs are investing in later stage companies. Janvest: Yes.

Technical Review 106

Technical Review Software Review Seed Stage 106

Steve Blank

MAY 9, 2017

I’ve spent my life in innovation, eight startups in 21 years, and the last 15 years in academia teaching it. the wave of semiconductor startups in the 1960’s/70’s, the emergence of Venture Capital as a professional industry, the personal computer revolution in 1980’s, the rise of the Internet in the 1990’s and finally.

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Hippoland

JANUARY 2, 2016

I joined 500 Startups as an investor in April 2015, where I run the Mountain View accelerator. Since then, I’ve led or strongly advocated for 30-40 investments, and, I’ve analyzed a lot of data from 500 Startups’ near 1500 portfolio companies. To an outsider not in venture-backed startups, this may sound like a ludicrous-learning.

Silicon Valley 48

Silicon Valley Later Stage eCommerce Founder 48

pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Incubators, too, helped flood the markets with even more startups, and AngelList played its part too. A name like 500 Startups says it all. Multiply that by literally a couple thousand, and that’s what 2013 is going to look like in Silicon Valley, and to a lesser degree some other startup ecosystems.

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