Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

My experience with early valuations by founders for friends… I’ve arrived at a significant number of companies that were looking for additional growth capital after a “friends and family” round and had to “clean up” the cap table more than a few times over the years.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

I’ve arrived at a significant number of companies that were looking for additional growth capital after a “friends and family” round, and had to “clean up” the cap table more than a few times over the years. Taking this kind of money has a number of pitfalls you should be aware of.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

If you raised money in the past 2 years and have grown it is possible that your next round valuation might be flat (or lower) even though you have a higher revenue because investors may value your multiple differently. Don’t assume that you can “just do a down round” if necessary. Start early.

Burn Rate 150

Burn Rate Cap Table Balance Sheet Dilution 150

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

I’ve arrived at a significant number of companies that were looking for additional growth capital after a “friends and family” round, and had to “clean up” the cap table more than a few times over the years. Taking this kind of money has a number of pitfalls you should be aware of.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 20, 2016

A high performing, high-growth SAAS company that may have been worth 10 or more times revenue was suddenly worth 4-7 times revenue. Also, they have a strong belief that any sign of weakness (such as a down round) will have a catastrophic impact on their culture, hiring process, and ability to retain employees.

IPO 40

IPO Term Sheet Silicon Valley Valuation 40

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

There never has to be atime when you have no revenues. So the totalnumber of new shares issued is 750, and the cap table becomes: shareholder shares percent -VCs 650 33.3angel 200 10.3uncle 50 2.6each founder 250 12.8employee 36* 1.8 Down rounds are bad news; it is generally the common stockholders who take the hit.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76