Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Founders can easily sniff out if you genuinely care about a new area based on innate interest and curiosity versus potential capital gains. Entrepreneurs are the domain experts; the best investors are not prescriptive, but can ask the right questions at the right time to help entrepreneurs find their own path.

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Cofounder Portfolio Capital Gains Vertical 182

The Startup Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Select a Business Structure Wisely Every entrepreneur has to select a structure for the company. These costs include capital gains, investment returns, and retirement proceeds. Depreciate Your Assets Most entrepreneurs don’t account for depreciation in their financials, considering it a non-cash expense.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. In many of them I get asked similar questions, including the inevitable “what makes a great entrepreneur?” Marketplace companies are notoriously difficult to start, so I'm constantly amazed that so many entrepreneurs chose this route. If you’re an entrepreneur, the glib answer is “no.”

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Fractional CTO Startup Venture Capital Cofounder 248

Feld Thoughts

MAY 9, 2011

Make it simple – eliminate capital gains if an individual (who is an accredited investor) invests equity (i.e. Immigration Policy : Make it easy for foreigner entrepreneurs to come to the US, or for foreign students to stay in the US, and start companies.

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Government Technical Review Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 143

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 20, 2020

Yet despite an unproven track record, first-time entrepreneurs consistently seek funding. Though this seems to paint a bleak picture for young entrepreneurs who lack the five C’s, it doesn’t have to paint them into a corner. Of course, some entrepreneurs can’t avail themselves of these money sources.

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Indiana Startup Bootstrapping Finance 165

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Often times, entrepreneurs excel at innovation and creativity, but fall short on leadership and organizational skills. Below you will find a list of stories about successful entrepreneurs and the techniques they have used to manage people and develop successful business plans. Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff.

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Jordan New York City Green United States 162

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2020

To help you decide, here are some key points to consider from successful investor and entrepreneur Phillip Nunn. For those planning to invest in the long-term, there is also the capital growth to consider as property values are one of the most certain forms of investment when it comes to continuous growth, even in uncertain economic climates.

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Dividend Portfolio Capital Gains Stock 162

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

Dividends paid and capital gains realized on a per-share basis provide ordinary shareholders with a way to participate in the profits stream of the company. It is possible to participate in a company’s capital gains (losses) without purchasing its common stock if the owner of a warrant holds it for a lengthy period of time.

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Valuation Equity Warrant Common Stock 108

Gust

JULY 23, 2012

Donations of private stock enable investors, founders and employees to support charitable causes and contribute to the community while receiving simultaneous benefits in the form of substantial cash savings from reduced taxes as well as bypassing capital gains taxes. These assets often have a relatively low cost basis (e.g.

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Stock Capital Gains Warrant Stock Options 114

The Equity Kicker

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

reduce capital gains tax for assets held for a long period. give capital gains tax breaks to entrepreneurs. Support the venture capital system with direct investmemt into funds. Update the patent system to no longer impede entrepreneurs. Publicly encourage entrepreneurs.

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Capital Gains Government Venture Capital Equity 123

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

The key reason for the explosion in capital flowing into the industry, and therefore the large increase in practitioners, had nothing to do with 1970’s performance, early stage investing, or technology. There are five key risks in any deal: Market, Product (a/k/a technology), Management, Business Model, and Capital.

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Venture Capital SBIC Technical Review Silicon Valley 70

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

investment bank entrepreneur startup funding IPO' After the banking fiasco surfaced a few years ago, resulting in the failures of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, investment banks seem to most of us more like a place to avoid, rather than a place to entrust with the keys to our investment livelihood. Marty Zwilling.

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IPO Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering 205

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2019

With its generous tax benefits and DLT regulatory framework, Malta is a great destination for startups and entrepreneurs. There is no wealth tax, inheritance tax, or tax on capital gains in Malta. Artur Hochberg of Malta takes a look at why the country is a good choice for startups. Source: Unsplash.

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Malta Dividend Framework Startup 81

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2016

Many entrepreneurs look to enter secondary markets, but, with so many different avenues available to you, narrowing down your options can be difficult. compared to a traditional share purchase – and the fact that spread betting is not subject to capital gains tax.

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Capital Gains Stock Naming Operations 100

techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Additionally, Convertible Equity is “equity” that may have a lower capital gains tax benefit for investors, since it is likely classified as “qualified small business stock”. The Founder Institute is a global network of startups and mentors that helps entrepreneurs launch meaningful and enduring technology companies.

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Equity San Francisco Technical Review Angel Investor 87

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Prakash Charan, an entrepreneur, and philanthropist describes the steps that novice investors can take to build an investment portfolio and become part of the investor community. There are several common-sense principles that new investors should consider before they take the plunge. Make Sure High Interest Debts are Paid Off.

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Stock Portfolio Matching Dividend 137

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Because there are some funds that are taxed at capital gains rates , which can be upwards of 20%. A lot of investment is about risk, and many entrepreneurs believe that by diversifying their portfolio, it minimizes the risk. But this is down to you to ensure your knowledge is sound.

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Portfolio Due Diligence Stock Options Stock 113

The Next Web

JULY 21, 2013

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Güimar Vaca Sittic , a two time Internet entrepreneur currently working at Quasar Ventures based in Buenos Aires, and a Startup Chile Judge. Being an entrepreneur is all about enthusiasm and energy. Entrepreneur Insider Analysis and Opinion' This is why vesting is so important.

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Vesting Founder Chile Equity 143

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Accel has already invested over $60 million in French start-ups and we would like to invest more – but will there be enough entrepreneurs left if the new Tax laws are voted in? With the experience accumulated during the first internet boom, this talent pool has grown considerably and gained in strength over the past few years.

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France Europe Capital Gains Dilution 71

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 3, 2011

While the number of exits and the capital gained through them were up, these figures still don't match 2007 levels. Exit activity is staging a comeback but capital netted lagged as large M&As and IPOs were still uncommon in 2010," said Jessica Canning, director of global research for Dow Jones VentureSource. Discuss.

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IPO .Net Capital Gains Acquisition 118

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

I often have career discussions with entrepreneurs – both young and more mature – whether they should join company “X&# or not. Now … these are stock options and not restricted stock so you’ll likely be taxed at a long-term capital gains rate. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Startup Advice.

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Stock Options Stock Liquidation Preference Option Pool 418

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 10, 2010

Create a cabinet position (Secretary Newco) that is focused on pushing through initiatives that help startups and unleash millions of entrepreneurs. Create a meaningful entrepreneurs visa. Cut capital gains taxes to 1% for startups. I strongly agree with each of these.

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DC Silicon Valley Colorado .Net 123

www.seriesseed.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

  In my opinion, the reason that capped convertible debt is the current market leader is that entrepreneurs have been conditioned over time to believe that convertible debt is (a) faster (b) cheaper and (c) better for them than equity investment.  Why use Series Seed Documents instead of capped convertible debt? 

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Term Sheet Ratchet Dilution Equity 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2011

After the banking fiasco surfaced a couple of years ago, resulting in the failures of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, investment banks seem to most of us more like a place to avoid, rather than a place to entrust with the keys to our investment livelihood.

Silicon Valley 211

Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering Startup 211

David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many of the leading RBI investors, including Decathlon Capital , Indie.VC , Lighter Capital , Corl , Feenix Partners , Clearbanc (which has a distinct model), and Founders First Capital report far higher rates of women and underrepresented founders pitching them and winning capital than traditional VCs see.

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Revenue SBIC Cofounder Venture Capital 60

www.seriesseed.com

MARCH 2, 2010

  In my opinion, the reason that capped convertible debt is the current market leader is that entrepreneurs have been conditioned over time to believe that convertible debt is (a) faster (b) cheaper and (c) better for them than equity investment.  Why use Series Seed Documents instead of capped convertible debt? 

Finance 58

Finance Term Sheet Equity Aggregator 58

K9 Ventures

MARCH 23, 2011

Before the era of capped notes, entrepreneurs preferred to do notes because the note essentially deferred the valuation of the company. When an investor buys equity in a priced round, the capital gains clock on that stock starts as of the date of investment. Notes have some interesting ramifications for investors as well.

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Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Equity Liquidation Preference 132

www.seriesseed.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Long term capital gains possible for early exit. All entrepreneurs have to go through largely the same processes, spending cash and precious time that could be better spent elsewhere should they have a helping hand; each other’s. I think they will be a big help (to entrepreneurs and attorneys alike).

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Finance Term Sheet Vesting LLC 40

Startup Company Lawyer

JULY 20, 2009

At some point, however, an entrepreneur will need to formally incorporate a company. In addition, if an entrepreneur needs to engage third party contractors, it generally makes sense to incorporate a company so that the third party enters into an agreement with a company instead of an individual. More than one founder. per share.

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IP Stock Options Preferred Stock Capital Gains 67

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Outside of the scope of this post is what is on my mind when I actually meet with an entrepreneur to assess their startup?—?and I’ve written about that in my free ebook on entrepreneurship, The Entrepreneur’s Essentials? On average, we have generated far better returns from serial entrepreneurs than first-time entrepreneurs.

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Angel Investor Advisory Board Equity B2C 48

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 25, 2011

Sell services you provide personally At one stage early in my career when my online income wasn’t consistent, I was part of a business grant program run by the Australian government designed to assist entrepreneurs with money to pay for life’s necessities so you can focus on growing your business.

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Affiliate Internet Software Review Advertising 112

Campus Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 29, 2011

In the WSJ , CEOs Edward Muller and Larry Zimpleman with a nod to the Kauffman Foundation: In our view, there is no hope of giving consumers renewed confidence in America unless governments at all levels mount a vigorous effort to get rid of rules that discourage entrepreneurs from launching and growing new businesses. via Edward R.

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Capital Gains Government IPO Early Stage 39

Bryce Dot VC

APRIL 20, 2015

In it he sketches out 3 types of companies: Lifestyle – too small for VC, but will generate enough annual cashflow to be a great business to own and operate Indie – might be large enough to justify and provide a return on a VC investment, but the desire to retain control and remain independent makes VC untenable for the entrepreneur VC Fundable – large (..)

Equity 40

Equity Capital Gains Bootstrapping Distribution 40

Ben's Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Private capital Seed, or very early-stage startup capital, is inherently local. All geographic ecosystems that have been able to attract larger sums of venture capital and growing numbers of entrepreneurs started with vibrant early-stage ecosystems funded by local capital. Federal government.

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Silicon Valley Non-Compete San Francisco Government 36

BeyondVC

JUNE 29, 2005

I am not sure how many entrepreneurs understand the structure of venture capital funds but the bottom line is that while VCs manage funds, we ultimately report to our investors or Limited Partners (LPs). In these conference you typically have a similar ratio, 20% VCs or those with the money and 80% entrepreneurs or those seeking funds.

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LP Private Equity Due Diligence Venture Capital 60

Seeing Both Sides

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Instead, the policy agenda to foster entrepreneurship and the flow of capital to entrepreneurs is very clear. The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) laid it out nicely in a crisply worded memo to the Obama transition team. 3) Keep capital gains taxes low.

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Venture Capital Capital Gains Massachusetts IPO 20

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 9, 2012

As Fred Wilson argues : “I can negotiate a fair price with an entrepreneur in five minutes…” 4) Noteholders must wait for the date of conversion to start the clock running for long term capital gains treatment; with shares of preferred stock, the clock starts running immediately.

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Preferred Stock Finance Common Stock Liquidation Preference 87