Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Very few startups are cash-rich enough to self-finance aggressive second-stage growth. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Reinforce the values and operating principles with clear behaviors and guidelines to keep the culture healthy and thriving.

Mezzanine 368

Mezzanine Private Equity Bandwidth Metrics 368

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Very few startups are cash-rich enough to self-finance aggressive second-stage growth. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Reinforce the values and operating principles with clear behaviors and guidelines to keep the culture healthy and thriving.

Mezzanine 244

Mezzanine Private Equity Startup Bandwidth 244

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

From RBI, Flexible VCs borrow the ability to reap meaningful returns without demanding founders build for an exit. Part of the magic of revenue-based financing is how historical performance and strong, achievable financial projections are ultimately the backbone of how RBI/RBF investment decisions are made.” to 15.0%.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Very few startups are cash-rich enough to self-finance aggressive second-stage growth. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Reinforce the values and operating principles with clear behaviors and guidelines to keep the culture healthy and thriving.

Mezzanine 141

Mezzanine Private Equity Startup Bandwidth 141

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Very few startups are cash-rich enough to self-finance aggressive second-stage growth. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Reinforce the values and operating principles with clear behaviors and guidelines to keep the culture healthy and thriving.

Mezzanine 240

Mezzanine Private Equity Bandwidth Metrics 240

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Very few startups are cash-rich enough to self-finance aggressive second-stage growth. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Reinforce the values and operating principles with clear behaviors and guidelines to keep the culture healthy and thriving.

Mezzanine 120

Mezzanine Private Equity Startup Bandwidth 120

K9 Ventures

APRIL 9, 2014

Yes, almost everyone who was operating as a Super Angel, went on to raise a venture fund. The low supply and high demand is driving up the valuations and deal sizes. Seed is not the first round of financing any more. Series C/D is the new Mezzanine. The companies that get to traction have a lot of capital chasing them.

Mezzanine 134

Mezzanine Seed Stage Early Stage IPO 134