VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Carta reports that 20% of the rounds in 2023 were down rounds, but I believe the actual number is much higher. For that and other reasons (like cash preservation) VCs moved to focus more on earlier stage, and many funds that typically invest in A started deploying more into seed rounds. who’s talking to customers?)

Valuation 186

Valuation Software Review Generative AI Technical Review 186

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

In very few specific cases, depending on the nature of the business, the business model might demand a considerable gestation period or extensive research and development. For these businesses, it is imperative to get funding from the start without which the company cannot be set up. Equity investors. Debt investors.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

It’s like people arguing that there’s a beautiful beach house in 2006 that represents great long-term value due to scarcity of similar property. New investors hate down rounds. Those with strong business models suddenly stand out when the tide goes out. That doesn’t mean it’s not a bubble.

Saudi Arabia 309

Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

Scalable Startup

JANUARY 27, 2011

If you’re venture funded, things get kind of ugly -unhappy board members, cut off from communications, down- rounds to keep you going, or no more funding. If this is a hole in your business strategy, don’t ignore it. Are we becoming passé? Time for a new CEO? And all those other depressing clichés. What about users?

Revenue 22

Revenue Early Stage Down Round Software Review 22