Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series of posts and I need to file this one under both Raising Venture Capital and Startup Advice. There were tons of young entrepreneurs showing their latest Web 2.0 Many of these businesses were what First Round Capital called FNACs (features, not companies – this acronym has always stuck with me).

Business Plan 334

Business Plan AJAX Venture Capital Technical Review 334

Austin Startup

MARCH 15, 2021

While the Texas weather is preferable to New York City and the cost of living preferable to San Francisco, there are many more reasons that entrepreneurs are flocking to Texas. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking.

Accredited Investor 106

Accredited Investor Texas San Antonio San Francisco 106

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

But the reality is that “global warming” massively blunted the effects of winter and my prognosis for VC fundings of entrepreneurs in 2017–2018 is now very sunny indeed. With nearly 2/3rd of all VCs citing cost-cutting in 2016 as the norm — this is a clear indication that winter made an appearance. This chart surprised me the most.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Saudi Arabia Kuwait Burn Rate 150

Babbling VC

JANUARY 7, 2011

We keep hearing about lean start-ups and how much costs have dropped when launching and growing a business. You could say the entrepreneurs aren't thinking big enough and hence aren't selling a vision worth financing with larger rounds. Initial costs are peanuts to get something up and running. What does this all boil down to?

Finance 76

Finance LP Europe Valuation 76

Venture Chronicles

JULY 16, 2010

This is definitely on the upswing and reflects the issues that funds are having with their limited partner investors. Regulatory paperwork is prepared and the investment is prepared for presentation to the limited partners for funding. The second scenario is the pulled term sheet.

Due Diligence 28

Due Diligence Term Sheet Limited Partner LP 28

Altgate

MARCH 8, 2009

I say ecosystem as opposed to industry because it is not just the VC funds themselves that are imploding, instead the collapse includes entrepreneurs and startups that were funded by VCs, angel investors, service providers like lawyers, bankers and accountants as well as limited partner investors in VC funds. So what to do?

Later Stage 34

Later Stage Early Stage Venture Capital Portfolio 34