Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 19, 2015
I worked with a successful portfolio company recently that had to make some big moves in the market. ” I recently helped a portfolio company with recruiting a critical, company-changing key exec (that I hope will be announced next week). And I bring this up because it comes up with many, many portfolio conversations.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 6, 2011
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Agile VC
OCTOBER 23, 2012
They matter in the sense that GPs only earn carried interest if they generate absolute gains on their portfolio, regardless of how their fund does relative to other VC funds or even other asset classes. But even though it’s episodic, the ecosystem seems to pay more attention to average VC industry returns than is probably warranted.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 27, 2013
VCs crave the ability to help portfolio companies. I respect Rob a lot and the fact that he is willing to take feedback when warranted gives his great credibility. ” and this morning, “Mark, I sent intro to [redacted], she is in LA. Please meet her while she’s there.” Rob is driven to learn. And improve.
Feld Thoughts
JULY 12, 2018
One of our portfolio companies recently engaged with an industry analyst for the first time with a very disappointing outcome. This analyst didn’t feel like the study warranted a deep look and used vendor demos instead. In this case, the company has created and is leading a new category.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
If you were able to raise at a $50 million post-money valuation and have $2 million in the bank and the markets turn you better be sure that your valuation warrants raising at at least $50 million even in a tough market or I’d be more cautious about a higher burn. If you’re raised at $250 million+ valuation even more cautious.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 5, 2010
If your idea is so amazing that it warrants my hard-earned angel money or the money of my LP investors from our fund then why should I take a risk on you if you won’t take a risk on yourself? I want our associate to have empathy for the customers we serve — our portfolio companies. Why should I be? Was I too harsh? I don’t think so.
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