Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage. We have offices in New York and Boston, are quite active in the SF Bay area and see significant activity from the diaspora to and from these human capital centers.

North America 36

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

Kayak was started here in my backyard of Boston… co-founder & CTO Paul English and the product/engineering team is based here in Concord MA. Led by Oak Investment Partners with participation by General Catalyst, Sequoia, & Accel and others. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010.

Pre-Money Valuation 113

Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Java 170

Java Flash Software Azure 170

Agile VC

OCTOBER 27, 2011

I hate indulging in wanton portfolio self-promotion, but my partners & I are incredibly excited about these companies and will undoubtedly continue to make more investments in this vein. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Software 100

Software B2B Silicon Valley Acquisition 100

Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2011

6) Per Market Analysis: We unfortunately only have data on four of the hundreds of different cities in which Groupon operates… two US (Chicago, Boston) and two international (Berlin, London). The folks at Yipit did a detailed analyis of the Boston data and concluded Groupon’s model is deteriorating there. Read More ».

North America 100

North America Chicago Boston Silicon Valley 100

View from Seed

APRIL 30, 2015

Below, we talk to Glen Mello , Managing Director of Silicon Valley Bank’s accelerator team in Boston. Use good judgment, talk to your co-founders/investors/lawyers, and partner with a bank that values transparency and relationships such as SVB.]. It can be lower cost and can either buy more time or accelerate growth.

Term Sheet 120

Term Sheet Equity Startup Seed Stage 120

View from Seed

JUNE 16, 2015

Editor’s note: Local tech media company BostInno (a division of the American City Business Journals) hosts an annual Boston State of Innovation conference. I was recently asked to sit on panel with my fellow VC peers and some top entrepreneurs from the Boston tech community. What’s the real reason you didn’t invest?

Boston 120

Boston Syndicate Syndication eCommerce 120

Rob Go

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, I’ve been spending a fair bit of time with a number of the new early-stage investors in Boston. As more early-stage investors emerge in Boston, some folks have asked me whether I feel any discomfort around the many new “competitors” on the scene. There are a lot of new folks in the space. The Engine.

Early Stage 34

Early Stage Boston Artificial Inteligence Term Sheet 34

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

The terms and valuation for both offers were comparable and when the team debated which path to choose, we all agreed both firms would have made good partners. We three partners are working hard. Great to see you had such a good partner to start with. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Term Sheet 178

Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

View from Seed

AUGUST 20, 2014

This is what happened awhile back with Gemvara here in Boston. Definition: This is a case where two large VCs partner to take a significant portion of the round together, often leaving only a small piece for value added angels or seed investors. The Two-VC-Led Seed.

Startup 301

Startup Syndicate Syndication Boston 301

View from Seed

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Also, we’d love to syndicate any articles you’ve written offering tactics or stories about going zero-to-N at your startup! ). – Pitch Decks (two styles + walk-throughs from the partners). – Board Decks (two styles + walk-throughs from the partners). – Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Tech (microsite).

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Seed Capital Syndicate Syndication 120

Agile VC

MARCH 13, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

IP 100

IP IPO Social Network Silicon Valley 100

View from Seed

JULY 9, 2015

Be sure you have an honest and direct discussion with your lawyers, who should be viewed as true partners who understand these things. This could help that serendipitous partner find you or that prospect (either customer or talent) better understand what you’re doing and proceed with confidence.

Startup 120

Startup PR Cofounder Stealth 120

Agile VC

APRIL 27, 2012

My partners and I have blogged about some of these including Invited Guest , Golazo , Authentic , and Tribe. My partner David recently wrote about how investors tend to bring their own inherent biases (both good and bad) into pitch meetings with entrepreneurs. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 124

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 124

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

My partners and I wanted to peel back the curtain slightly for those of you who’ve been following our progress, and also acknowledge the help and support numerous folks have provided as we got this new VC firm off the ground. It’s great to have an innovative and thoughtful group of investors here in Boston. Best of luck.

LP 100

LP Seed Stage Silicon Valley Limited Partner 100

Agile VC

AUGUST 2, 2011

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 113

Agile VC

MAY 21, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Acquisition 162

Acquisition Silicon Valley B2B Seed Stage 162

Agile VC

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 100

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 100

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

But for us that can’t be the goal at the outset and we try to be up front with entrepreneurs that we meet that we’re not the right investment partner if that’s what they’re looking for. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. Read More ». Previous Entries.

South Korea 124

South Korea Seed Stage Silicon Valley Syndicate 124

Agile VC

AUGUST 22, 2011

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Startup Syndicate 113

Agile VC

OCTOBER 17, 2011

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 133

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 133

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

2) You’re Entitled to Say No – Some entrepreneurs I’ve discussed this topic with feel compelled to speak with VCs, whether partners or junior staff, that reach out to them. This is sometimes a good path to getting the attention of partners in the firm if you don’t have other avenues. Read More ». Previous Entries.

Early Stage 100

Early Stage Syndicate Syndication Silicon Valley 100

Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

The names of these once great, now defunct firms may not be terribly familiar today but here are just a few examples: American Research & Development [Boston] –> Founded by George Doriot and depending how you count it, either the first or second formal VC firm in the US.

Silicon Valley 240

Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

Agile VC

JANUARY 18, 2012

5) That Inner Control Freak - Founders always have to balance their own perspective with that of their various constituents (employees, investors, customers, strategic partners, etc), and the best ones manage to do so in an even-handed manner. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Cofounder Silicon Valley Seed Stage 100

Agile VC

MAY 16, 2012

IMO Bessemer is perhaps the most emblematic firm of thematic investing… all the investment professionals in the firm from senior partners to more junior staff team up in small groups to construct “ roadmaps ” of the themes in which they intend to pursue investments, which are then articulated more broadly within the firm.

Seed Stage 124

Seed Stage Silicon Valley B2B Syndicate 124

Agile VC

MAY 23, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Internet 182

Internet Silicon Valley IPO Seed Stage 182

Agile VC

JANUARY 12, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Seed Stage 100

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Syndicate Syndication 100

Rob Go

JANUARY 9, 2012

Geography: Of the 16 investments, 9 are currently headquartered in Boston, 4 are in NYC, 2 are in SF, and 1 has s presence in both Boston and Chicago. The main focus of our fund is in the Boston-New York corridor. Syndicate Composition: Angels: 5. We aren’t that dogmatic about syndicate composition.

Portfolio 46

Portfolio Syndicate Syndication Cofounder 46

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 100

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 100

Agile VC

JANUARY 27, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Hockey Stick 113

Hockey Stick Seed Stage Silicon Valley Syndicate 113

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Silicon Valley 100

Silicon Valley Private Equity Seed Stage Syndicate 100

Rob Go

JANUARY 8, 2014

We make 2-4 investments per year per partner. We don’t do chip-in investments – each investment is a full-allocation of partner time. We don’t invest in “syndicates A rounds” as our first point of entry into a company. Syndicates: We have a bias to lead rounds. Each investment matters.

Syndicate 45

Syndicate Syndication Portfolio Advertising 45

Agile VC

MARCH 18, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

Media 113

Media Advertising Silicon Valley Revenue 113

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

My partner Rob also wondered if Facebook is the next Yahoo! , These companies report gross ad revenue but then subtract out “TAC” (Traffic Acquisition Costs) which is basically accounting-speak for the revenue share they pay to the partner sites where the ads actually appear. or the next Google. Read More ».

IPO 100

IPO South Korea Venezuela Revenue 100

Agile VC

MARCH 8, 2012

I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate 10 July 2012, 5:13 pm What A VC Orders for Breakfast Says 27 June 2012, 10:16 am To Leave or Not to Leave as Your Startup Grows 12 June 2012, 12:21 pm. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

IPO 100

IPO Silicon Valley Revenue Seed Stage 100

View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s a great recap on the Boston Globe’s tech blog.). And if you just want to learn about different types of angels and what motivates each, my partner David has written about that before here.). There are a lot of options to expand your deal sourcing, like AngelList, syndicates, angel groups, etc. A Primer on Angel Investing.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120

View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s a great recap on the Boston Globe’s tech blog.). And if you just want to learn about different types of angels and what motivates each, my partner David has written about that before here.). There are a lot of options to expand your deal sourcing, like AngelList, syndicates, angel groups, etc. A Primer on Angel Investing.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120