Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2015

Others spend money on mailing lists and investor contacts and “cold calling” a few thousand people, hoping to find someone willing to take a risk on an unknown company. As an angel investor, I believe this approach is a waste of time, since no honest investor is likely to seriously consider a request for money from a stranger.

Cost 120

Cost Angel Groups Due Diligence Silicon Valley 120

Gust

OCTOBER 16, 2012

This summer I conducted our third annual survey of the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue companies recently funded by angel groups in North America. Access to our 2010 and 2011 surveys can be found at 2011 Valuation Survey of North American Angel Investor Groups. Pre-revenue software, internet, mobile and telecom deals.

Angel Groups 169

Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation North Dakota 169

Jeff Hilimire

AUGUST 30, 2013

One inhibiting factor is Atlanta’s community of angel investors and venture capital firms, many of whom have little experience with B2C startups. Hilimire said he plans to use digital marketing techniques to raise consumer awareness and develop new distribution and monetization models for Dragon Army’s titles.

Atlanta 77

Atlanta B2C Georgia Los Angeles 77

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

There are two reasons to raise money: You have a killer idea that is only partially validated, that you think can get to $50M+ of revenue in 5 years with 80%+ gross margins (if margins are lower, you need a lot more revenue)and you need money to get to product-market fit, or. Pre-seed Round of Funding.

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Cofounder Seed Stage Valuation Metrics 429

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. These angel investors generally invest $25,000 to $100,000 in a round totaling $250,000 to $1,000,000. A local network of angels is critical to achieving a diversified portfolio.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

The market regards equity as an ownership “share” in a corporation’s income revenue stream. They need to ensure that the shares are distributed productively. It is not possible to shift costs and revenues in a linear manner. Distribution Channel. What is Company Equity? Equity for Co-founders.

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Valuation Equity Warrant Common Stock 108

rapidrollout.wordpress.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Until your wireframe is done, it’s too early to talk to developers or potential investors. Or you can find seed-stage investors who will give you the money to hire a developer. You’re asking someone to take a chance that with the code they deliver you can get funding or gain some revenue traction.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Fractional CTO Partner CTO Hire 40

pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

I’ve been hearing about the so-called Series A Crunch for at least six months, and in recent weeks, I’ve spoken with more than 20 venture capitalists, angel investors, incubator heads, lawyers, and other necessary cogs in the ecosystem trying to get some details about it. On November 28, 2012. Source VentureBeat ]. -

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Incubator Syria 93