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The Next Chapter for NextView

View from Seed

Stephanie will continue to be based in San Francisco but will have a national scope for her investments much like the rest of the team at NextView. Specifically: – We are high-conviction, hands-on lead investors.

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Announcing a Deal I’ve Wanted to Talk About for a Year

Both Sides of the Table

And I had been telling my partners for a couple of years that I thought Ethan was one of the more talented entrepreneurs I had come across in San Francisco. I told Ethan on the spot that I wanted to be the lead investor in his new company.

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Going Concern Rules And Your Company

YoungUpstarts

Obtaining term sheets, note agreements, or even emails from lead investors stating their intentions to continue funding the entity may help support management’s assertion that they can raise more capital. If there is insufficient cash, then the company should have a plan to obtain sufficient capital.

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Congratulations to Upwork

A Crowded Space

I remember when I made that first flight out to San Francisco from Boston to meet the team in 2004, the company was down to its last $20K in the bank. We lived together in a crappy apartment in San Francisco and commuted together from SF down to the peninsula every day. We were effectively together 24/7.

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New San Diego VC Firm Emerges as ‘The Moneyball of Venture Capital’ | Xconomy

www.xconomy.com

San Diego ›. View More in San Diego ›. San Francisco ›. View More in San Francisco ›. San Diego Events ›. San Francisco Events ›. San Diego Home. San Diego Events. San Diego Jobs. New San Diego VC Firm Emerges as ‘The Moneyball of Venture Capital’. “The

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VC’s Are Not Your Friends

Steve Blank

One day I got a call from my two investors, “Hey Steve, we’re both going to be up in San Francisco, lets grab lunch.” I liked my two investors. Steve, we thought we’d tell you this before the board meeting, but both our firms are going to pass on leading your next round.” I was speechless.

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9 Tips for Raising Startup Funds on AngelList

mashable.com

Look for Your Lead Investor. First you’ll want to find a lead investor — someone many other investors will recognize and respect. This list of top angel investors is a good start. Founded in 2005, Mashable is headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco.