View from Seed
OCTOBER 21, 2014
Like any economic transaction, the pricing of a startup’s seed round ultimately depends on the equation of perceived supply (in this case, the quality of the team, product, and market opportunity) and the demand (how many competitive alternatives there are to any one given funder, including non-consumption). Above-Market Value.
Berkonomics
MAY 15, 2014
As an example, twenty five years ago, most VCs used common share deal structures. It was not until the later 1980s that the preferred share structure became popular. During those times, VCs had lots of conferences where thought leaders gathered to discuss term sheets, deal structures and fund strategies.
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Genuine VC
JULY 30, 2012
Like any economic transaction, the pricing of a startup’s seed round ultimately depends on the equation of perceived supply (the quality of the team, product, & market) and demand (how many competitive alternatives there are to any one given funder, including non-consumption). But, also by definition, that just can’t be the case.
Hunter Walker
MAY 18, 2015
Oh and Anne is DEFINITELY still interested in venture as part of Hamilton’s investment strategy. We triangulate with investors, entrepreneurs and large company operators to assess probability of success and ability to attract in-demand entrepreneurs. If you have the opportunity to work with her, I highly recommend it.
K9 Ventures
OCTOBER 10, 2017
So, I took it upon myself as a challenge to put together the definitive “ Pre-Seed FAQ.” In order for a company to attract a full Seed round ($2M – $3M), that company needs to show an almost completed product, an advanced prototype, or some kind of traction/demand metrics. Q: How are most Pre-Seed deals structured?
Cracking the Code
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Only after reaching $1M in CMRR should you consider hiring European sales and services execs behind customer demand. Be prepared to cross the desert - SaaS requires R&D and sales expense up front for a multi-year stream of revenue, so it demands enough investment capital to fund 4+ years of runway. Bessemer SaaS Law #6.
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
JANUARY 21, 2011
I was trading real heavy hours for heavy dollars, and led a very mobile, demanding and by choice, a pressure packed lifestyle. I travelled all over the world wherever business deals were happening, gained tremendous experience and exposure to the Corporate landscape, and learned invaluable life lessons in my career. I didn’t need any.
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