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DECEMBER 4, 2019
At the time, I spent most of my time describing the metrics themselves and how VCs and their LPs evaluate performance based on these measurements. If you aren’t familiar with these metrics, I recommend reading the original post to get a sense of the numbers that I’ll be reviewing here. So, is this good or bad?
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MARCH 24, 2021
In this comprehensive template and guide we break down each of the nine core sections in the deck: intro , team , what do you do , is it working , why does it matter (market) , can you be the best in the world (product, growth, financial metrics) , where are you going , what do you want (the ask) , and appendix. ” (Rob Go).
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Warning – this assumes some basic knowledge of VC performance metrics. Or is there a major disconnect between a portfolio’s valuations and the actual dollars returned to LPs? Both early- and late-stage startup valuations are currently elevated. For a primer, I would recommend refreshing yourself here. Ok, let’s jump in.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Warning – this assumes some basic knowledge of VC performance metrics. Or is there a major disconnect between a portfolio’s valuations and the actual dollars returned to LPs? Both early- and late-stage startup valuations are currently elevated. For a primer, I would recommend refreshing yourself here. Ok, let’s jump in.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Warning – this assumes some basic knowledge of VC performance metrics. Or is there a major disconnect between a portfolio’s valuations and the actual dollars returned to LPs? Both early- and late-stage startup valuations are currently elevated. For a primer, I would recommend refreshing yourself here. Ok, let’s jump in.
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MAY 31, 2019
Some of the founders in our portfolio have an exceptional ability to raise additional capital (and at loftier valuations) remarkably ahead of where the underlying metrics of the business current would yield. My partners and I most often talk about defying gravity in the context of fundraising.
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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Examples of housekeeping include the following list, though not every item will appear every time: Finance: Cash out date, burn rate, 409A valuation, cap table, common/preferred stock dashboard. A seed-stage mobile startup’s housekeeping section might look something like this: Section 3: Core Metrics.
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