Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

In addition to FOMO it is partly driven by massive increase in valuations for earlier-stage companies who raised money at bit seed prices but who still have product risk. million pre-money valuation is now raising $1 million at a $12 million valuation the next investor has nowhere to go but up (or sit out the investment).

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Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

A year ago I blogged about one of my most common mantras that applies to sales, biz dev & fund raising alike: “ Time is the Enemy of all Deals.&#. When times are really good for fund raising many teams delay to maximize their valuation. You’re offered a $9 million pre-money to raise $3 million (e.g.

Pre-Money Valuation 303

Pre-Money Valuation Dilution Valuation PR 303

Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The company launched six months ago and so far has grown to 110 subscribers, with all customer acquisition coming from PR and referrals. They talked about a referral program, as well as direct sales. The company did $250,000 in sales last year and is profitable. 75,000 for 10% implies a $675,000 pre money valuation.

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Pre-Money Valuation Alabama Valuation Churn Rate 166

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

million at a $15 million pre-money valuation. We had people hearing through the grapevine that we were about to raise money and new investors started calling us to get in on the deal. VC, sales, biz dev, M&A or otherwise. million at a $15 million pre-money valuation. Yes, this was stupid.

Technical Review 301

Technical Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Venture Capital 301

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 26, 2013

Don’t Use Social to Generate Sales; Make Selling Social | Advertising Age – [link]. Don’t Use Social to Generate Sales; Make Selling Social | Advertising Age – [link]. Q1 Venture Capital Spending & Number Of Deals Down, M&A Activity Drops 44 Percent And Pre-Money Valuations Plummet – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The woman in charge of sales was so tenacious that I used to feelsorry for potential customers on the phone with her. Stephen Hawkings editor told him that every equationhe included in his book would cut sales in half. A 10% improvement in ease of use doesnt just increase your sales 10%. Its more likely to double your sales.

Startup 105

Startup Cofounder Software Stock 105