Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Another topic we debated early in the program was “lean startup” vs. “ fat startup ” where we both took the obvious hedge and said “it depends.” But truthfully both Dana and I are more aligned with the lean startup principles and believe you only go FAT when you’ve really proved out your product / market fit.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Aspiring entrepreneurs often see startups as their ticket to independence from the 9 to 5 work life. Make no mistake, starting your own business is indeed gratifying that way, but not all startups are an escape from a regular job. What Investors Mean For A Startup. by Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com.

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Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Scorecard Valuation Methodology. This method compares the target company to typical angel-funded startup ventures and adjusts the average valuation of recently funded companies in the region to establish a pre-money valuation of the target.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

to fund the company at a $6M post money valuation from a number of investors including Selena Gomez. pre money valuation and planned to use the money to market the app. pre money valuation). pre money valuation. pre money valuation and a $2.7M The smartphone app that enables this is free but it costs $2.49

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2018

The market mostly reflects the valuation of a company, which can be challenging for startup businesses. Quick and Secure Transactions. Startups and small businesses that consider their key performance indicators (KPIs) cannot wait that long. It allows startups to lower frictional expenses in their transaction systems.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

While most companies focus on revenue and profitability, Silicon Valley leaders tend to view valuation as a success barometer. At its core, blockchain is a decentralized and secure way to keep digital records. In industries such as healthcare , where security is paramount, this could be a game-changer.

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Up and Running

JULY 22, 2019

However, new businesses often find the idea of securing investments a daunting task with a lot of moving parts. If you know it is time to bring in investors but don’t know how to get their attention, start by making sure you secure the help you need to attract your investor audience quickly and effectively. Start early.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Advisor. ); STARTUP. Computer Security. Admittedly, there are situations in which equity can secure critical professional services that a start-up might not otherwise be able to afford. "If As you think about how much equity to offer, have a reasonable valuation in mind thats been determined using professional advice.

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thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Startups such as Shopkick offered real time deals when users were in stores and Shopsavvy and similar mobile price comparison tools from Amazon and Google empowered consumers to find the best deals. As of year-end, Foursquare had over 15 million users, with an exponential growth rate globally. What’s Next in 2012….

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 18, 2018

billion merger with 21 st -Century Fox, many experts feel Netflix will need a stronger distribution and acquisition arm in order to compete. In summer 2017, talk bubbled over about Slack’s possible acquisition; it was reported in June that Slack was focused on raising half a billion dollars on a $5 billion valuation.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Advisor. ); STARTUP. Computer Security. In the past few years, hundreds of small companies have been snatched up by private equity firms willing to agree to ever-rising valuations. Because many of these businesses dont yet have revenue, valuation discussions arent very scientific, and the process requires some haggling.

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Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 14, 2010

In addition, I think that a “peace treaty&# between early-stage investors and startup companies on standard terms (at least at a term sheet level) is a step in the right direction. Almost all startup companies don’t declare dividends, so deletion of a dividend preference is irrelevant to an investor. Name of security.

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David Teten

APRIL 28, 2016

Flashpoint is a startup accelerator at Georgia Tech. Since 2011, companies that originated at Flashpoint have raised more than $300 million and grown to a combined valuation of nearly $1 billion. I first met Ionic Security at their first Demo Day, which ffVC invested in. You can find additional details about the event here.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 10, 2012

In the venture-backed startup world, there are a couple of types of firm that will lend to a startup, even a startup that is still losing money. Some banks, including Silicon Valley Bank and Comerica , specialize in funding startups and will lend against inventory, infrastructure or for general corporate purposes.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It’s a tough time for a lot of startup founders right now. Mature startups with proven business models and the potential to reach the public markets within a few years will be the safest place to park any new venture capital that comes into the ecosystem. Beyond that fortunate group, the funding situation will be less secure.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Small investment firms often have interns and entrepreneurs in residence passing through, each of which is a security risk. See Bessemer Venture Partners’ A comprehensive guide to security for startups. Data companies focused on early-stage startups include Aingel , fundsUP , Preseries , PredictLeads , and Sploda.

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Scott Edward Walker

MAY 15, 2012

What Happens If a Startup is Acquired Prior to the Note’s Conversion to Shares of Preferred Stock? One of the tricky issues that founders must address in the note is what happens if their startup is acquired prior to the note’s conversion (and prior to the note’s maturity date, as discussed below). 3) Premium (Intermediate Approach).

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 22, 2012

This implies a pre money valuation of $1.045M. See my breakdown of week 2 for more on how to calculate pre money valuation.). Most of the sharks dropped out due to valuation being too high, but Robert and Barbara showed interest. If the company really has done $100k in profit year to date, this is a laughably low valuation.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

In public accounting, filing corporate documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with prospective investors is also part of the process. In that case, the CPA will issue an auditor’s opinion regarding the client’s financial statements that will accompany the statements when they are distributed to third parties.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The team has already secured nearly $2 Million in Series A financing from Mike Maples new firm FLOODGATE, and Austin Ventures. “I have been very surprised at Austin’s strength in “IT consumerization&# – ideas that combine business software value with consumer internet distribution ideas,&# he said.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In part one of this brewery startup guide, we’ll look at planning, location, equipment, and relationships. No matter its size or age, every brewery was once a startup. Dan Hughes offers this advice for fellow startup breweries: 1. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries.

Oregon 60

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Not all startups need outside investment to grow. What most founders don’t realize is: Every stage of a startup requires a different set of metrics and milestones and founder skills. Here’s the first 2½ years of a startup journey. The Startup Investment Landscape. Still, there are some benchmarks to keep in mind.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

AOL was controlled by one company and the Internet was distributed. They controlled distribution to the masses. MySpace would liked to have owned YouTube but didn’t have the public stock valuation to purchase them at the price that Google did. Murdoch seethed at these “startups&# getting rich off the back of MySpace.

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Eric Friedman

AUGUST 18, 2021

We buy securities at one price and hope that we can sell them for a highly appreciated price at some time during the term of our fund because we borrow the money we use to buy those securities. Most investors, most people in the startup ecosystem, I would describe as eternal optimists, glass-half-full people. Two questions.

Silicon Valley 88

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Cofounder Africa 88

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

No matter its size or age, every brewery was once a startup. Most small businesses and startups that are looking to grow— hire a new employee , or buy a new piece of equipment, or open a new location —need to think hard about cash flow, or making sure they have enough money in the bank to meet payroll and other financial obligations.

Oregon 24

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

At first I was cynical about his ability to have 500 startups (or some fraction of that which is still larger than any VC has). Helped get the first security to ever be sold over the internet with a credit card. There is no secret, just a lot of hard work and screening of both startups and investors.

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Valuation Deal Flow Lead Investor Cofounder 292

Lightspeed Venture Partners

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

simpler and more secure. This founder isn’t ready to be a startup CEO. This way the investor knows that they can get their money out because they can control the payment of dividends, and can wind down the company and distribute cash if they determine that there is no future in the company. BEV BUCKLE.

Silicon Valley 167

Silicon Valley Salary Dilution Indiana 167

Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 14, 2012

I have my own one-pager of “look how great I am” bullet points – building and selling a couple companies before my 35th birthday, writing a few business books, facilitating angel and VC raises (and getting ridiculous valuations), hosting business makeover segments on TV, keynoting a lot and being the CEO of a business consulting group.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 14, 2013

But since I’m relatively fresh off of the experience I get asked by first-time founders how they should go about raising money for their startup. But we had a solid product, strong weekly revenue growth (10% week over week), and two distribution/marketing channels that were already paying dividends. Cut expenses ruthlessly.

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Founder Incubator Cofounder Accredited Investor 142

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

Find Questions, Topics and People Add Question Add Question Team Configuration 500 Startups Guerilla Marketing Organizations Entrepreneurship Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs Startups Startup Incubators and Seed Programs Seedcamp Y Combinator TechStars Lean Startups What is the perfect startup team?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

I have been involved in startups since I graduated from college in 1996. My background with entrepreneurialism is this is my sixth startup. One, I’m an entrepreneur or in the startup stage of a business. This is really an exciting panel to be a part of. Bates: Fantastic. Thank you Sabrina. Joshua Reeves: Thanks, John.

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Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). Venture Capital Cafe > Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). VC & Startup Resources. Seed Startups. VC Cafe covers early stage Israeli and European tech & mobile startups. Hundreds of startups featured since 2005, will yours be next? About VC Cafe.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

In order to have a secure, decentralized means of transferring money between individuals you need a way of providing services that a modern centralized financial system would offer. For example, distribution to find new apps in a mobile Internet is tightly locked down by the oligopoly of Apple and Google.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 3, 2020

We just held our fifteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. joined a startup; has been reelected to his third term, representing the 8th district of Wisconsin; and is on the House Armed Services Committee. What do you expect from the new administration on National Security?

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