Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2020

In that context, I offer the following financial projection strategies, from my own experience: Forecast a business that has plenty of room to grow quickly. Define an exit strategy for investors to liquidate their share. Investors have learned that simple buy-outs of their share by owners often become major squeeze-plays.

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Liquidity Event Forecast Exit Strategy Bootstrapping 308

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Set a specific time each month to review it , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Sales forecast : Projections of what you think you will sell in a given timeframe (1 to 3 years). Exit strategy : Needed if you’re seeking investment.

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El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow? Forecasts are evaluated as a level of commitment and a measure of your business savvy. Technically, this is your exit strategy, usually a merger and acquisition (M&A) or initial public stock offering (IPO).

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Sweat Equity Advisory Board Liquidity Event Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

This allows them to calculate burn rates, break-even points and forecast the company valuation over time. Investors are also interested in future investment requirements, time frames and long-term strategy. Potential investor return calculation and exit strategy. Immediate investment requirements and use of funds.

Product 120

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Burn Rate 120

The Next Web

MAY 26, 2013

Provide customer acquisition costs. Let the investor see the assumptions you’ve built into your financial forecast. Include a forecast that takes into account your revenue projections for the next five years, your gross margins, the ROI for your potential investor and your anticipated exit strategy.

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Software Forecast Startup Exit Strategy 151

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

CAC (customer acquisition cost). Here are the components of the financial plan that you’ll need to include: Sales forecast : There are two parts involved with your sales forecast — annual revenue projections and cost of goods sold (COGS). MRR (monthly recurring revenue). ARPU (average monthly revenue per user/customer).

Business Plan 63

Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63

Up and Running

MAY 22, 2018

Demonstrating to investors that you have a handle on key business metrics as they relate to your business model and forecast is essential. Next, you have to be able to show how much can you earn with your product, and how quickly—in other words, you need to be able to show your forecast. Describe your exit strategy.

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Exit Strategy Angel Investor Search Elevator Pitch 90