VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

SBA 124

SBA Technical Review Startup 124

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. You can kind of think of it like a kayak for small business. My name is John Bates.

Small Business 95

Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Private equity investments are available from firms created for this later stage opportunity, but typically are available only for businesses that have achieved revenues well above $50 million. Often private equity investors will want control of the business as well.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Private equity investments are available from firms created for this later stage opportunity, but typically are available only for businesses that have achieved revenues well above $50 million. Often private equity investors will want control of the business as well.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

The Entrepreneurial Mind

JULY 14, 2010

Before you know it, the college loan program could begin to look like the federal tax code or the small business loan programs of the SBA. Right now we have gotten the government so involved in R&D that investors sit back and wait for better returns from later staged deals. Cut taxes across the board.

SBA 64

SBA SBIR Government Angel Investor 64

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Often private equity investors will want control of the business as well. Bank lines of credit are often available to businesses that are profitable, most often personally guaranteed by the entrepreneur, but available at a cost in interest less than most any other source.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69