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Valuation Methods 101

Gust

This is the first of a six part series on different methods used by angel investors to arrive at pre-money startup valuations. It is one of the most useful methods for establishing the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue startup ventures. Return on Investment (ROI) = Terminal (or Harvest) Value ÷ Post-money Valuation. (in

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Valuations 101: The Dave Berkus Method

Gust

We recently started a series of posts on establishing the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue startup companies for purposes of investment by seed and startup investors. Dave Berkus is a founding member of the Tech Coast Angels in Southern California, a lecturer and educator. Add to Pre-money Valuation.

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There Is Only ONE Silicon Valley

Gust

Boston, New York City, Seattle and Southern California spawn many exciting startups…but do not exceed the Valley in any measure of entrepreneurial achievement. And, while being the undisputed leader in breeding and growing startups, the Valley is not the only place in the world (or the US) where entrepreneurs thrive.

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Good Times Ahead for VC-backed Tech Companies?

Both Sides of the Table

On the third Wednesday of every month I co-chair a meeting called the SoCal VCA (venture capital alliance), which represents participants from all of the top venture capital firms in Southern California as well as prominent members of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA). What have been your experiences in the past 6 months?

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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

Rincon is part of the new breed of Seed Stage VCs and with the leadership of Jim Andelman has charted out the most authentic early-stage investment strategy in Southern California. Tags: Raising Venture Capital Startup Advice. Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list.

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Trends in Seed Stage Funding for Entrepreneurs

Gust

Note that I merged the two Southern California regions (LA/Orange County and San Diego) into one. Southern California*. Southern California = LA County, Orange Cty and San Diego Cty. In fact, my sense is that in most regions, angels and VCs are cooperating and sometimes co-funding startups.

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Investing Outside Of Silicon Valley: Now More Than Ever (Where “Ever” = 2013)

Hunter Walker

And at the same time, came upon a handful of amazing opportunities in Southern California (two in LA, one in San Diego). We feel like we have a non-local playbook in place – not just for opportunity sourcing but more importantly, startup-servicing ongoing. How will this play out?