Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

How about young or pre-revenue companies? Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. And we were able to secure that investment along with a partner from that firm joining our board.

Silicon Valley 118

Silicon Valley Burn Rate Angel Investor Down Round 118

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

To secure your funding, you must establish the feasibility of your idea through proper planning and implementation. The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. It is not a strong bargaining position for the CEO to ask for money to complete a product promised for completion with the previous round of funding.

Silicon Valley 97

Silicon Valley Burn Rate Angel Investor Down Round 97

Scalable Startup

JANUARY 27, 2011

And by growth I mean revenue growth. Growth means bigger and more complex barriers to entry – more advertising, products, support and security for your users/buyers, advanced services, etc. Flat to negative revenue growth is a real red flag, especially for early stage companies. And protection form death. What about users?

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Revenue Early Stage Down Round Software Review 22

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). For those of you who fit that description, nice work. Do not expect grand valuations of your enterprise from these professional angels.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2010

Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. And we were able to secure that investment along with a partner from that firm joining our board.

Silicon Valley 85

Silicon Valley Burn Rate Angel Investor Down Round 85

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The statistics show that even though most founders bet their time and resources that their startups will be the best in the world, 90% of those new startups won’t be in operation in 10-15 years. For example, “How will unit cost affect our capital requirements and how will product pricing affect revenue?”

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Startup Sales Cycle Down Round Revenue 69