View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s a bit of a cautionary tale to VC investors today who might think it’s inevitable that the private value they are enjoying in their portfolios will certainly translate to distributions in the near future. Or is there a major disconnect between a portfolio’s valuations and the actual dollars returned to LPs? Source: AngelList.

Valuation 319

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Distribution Early Stage 319

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s a bit of a cautionary tale to VC investors today who might think it’s inevitable that the private value they are enjoying in their portfolios will certainly translate to distributions in the near future. Or is there a major disconnect between a portfolio’s valuations and the actual dollars returned to LPs? Source: AngelList.

Valuation 295

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Distribution Early Stage 295

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s a bit of a cautionary tale to VC investors today who might think it’s inevitable that the private value they are enjoying in their portfolios will certainly translate to distributions in the near future. Or is there a major disconnect between a portfolio’s valuations and the actual dollars returned to LPs? Source: AngelList.

Valuation 156

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Distribution Early Stage 156

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Underwriters realized that as long as the public was happy snapping up shares, they could make huge profits on the inflated valuations (regardless of whether or not the company should have ever been public.) The valuations for acquisitions were nothing like the Internet bubble, but there was a path to liquidity, difficult as it was.

Silicon Valley 235

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 235

thebarefootvc

MARCH 5, 2017

Roomba vacuums, launched in 2004, are an example. As a VC who has built a fund focused on distributed connectivity and data analytics as a thesis, I am realistic about the current status of investment opportunities in the sector. Many teams, while discussing VC investment, were acquired by larger companies for their asking valuations.

Artificial Inteligence 84

Artificial Inteligence Algorithm Valuation Aggregator 84

thebarefootvc

JULY 5, 2017

Roomba vacuums, launched in 2004, are an example. As a VC who has built a fund focused on distributed connectivity and data analytics as a thesis, I am realistic about the current status of investment opportunities in the sector. Many teams, while discussing VC investment, were acquired by larger companies for their asking valuations.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Algorithm Valuation Aggregator 40

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

(there’s a great story from Jonah in the video but you have to watch to hear it :)) But it’s undeniable that it has become a digital media powerhouse having raised around $500 million in capital with a valuation reported at $1.7 billion and revenues likely exceeding $250 million (Wikipedia lists 2015 revenue at $167 million).

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Media Los Angeles Russia Viral 210