David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Coinvestors: Flexible VC terms have not been standardized, which may make the investment harder to syndicate. Typically stable, high margins; repeatable sales model; clear path to profitability; and high growth potential. Typically 1-3 months of due diligence. Typical business model. Profitable or backed by large VC fund.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Others follow independent financial lead investors and most require that independent investors be part of the syndicate. The best corporate investors strive to move fast even in the face of more complex approval and due diligence processes imposed by their parent companies. Are they good sales people?

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. 6) Due diligence. She is a model for us all!

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

VC Adventure

MAY 21, 2014

A few months ago AngelList announced Syndicates – enabling investors on AngelList to create fund-like groups of investors to invest together in AngelList companies (following a single lead investor). It’s a great idea and at Foundry we quickly decided it would be an interesting experiment to form our own syndicate.

Syndicate 48

Syndicate Syndication Technical Review Due Diligence 48

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Some can supply more when syndicating with other such groups. And even though angel groups syndicate their best deals within their respective associated networks, it is always best to apply to the angel groups nearest your physical location. Angel groups invest from $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more in qualified investments.

Equity 62

Equity Finance Liquidity Event Angel Groups 62

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

We were trying to optimize around a few criteria: price, size of round, number of syndicate partners and, of course, terms. We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. VC, sales, biz dev, M&A or otherwise. We ended up agreeing a term sheet for $16.5 Yes, this was stupid.

Technical Review 301

Technical Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Venture Capital 301

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Working within a network of angel investors also expands the pool of expert resources and helps divide the work of screening companies and investment due diligence. Marketing/Sales Channels/Partnerships 0-10%. The company needs some additional work on building sales channels and partnerships (80% of norm).

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

What is your due diligence process? If the investors ideal size is smaller than your need, you ought to ask about syndication. If they don’t like to syndicate, or don’t have a track record of doing it, you will want to consider your options. What is your due diligence process? I’d ask for a copy upfront.

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Valuation Sweat Equity Common Stock 60

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

Some angel investors join together in syndicates. For example, VCs generally write it into the deal thatin any sale, they get their investment back first. Some VCsnow require that in any sale they get 4x their investment backbefore the common stock holders (that is, you) get anything, butthis is an abuse that should be resisted.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76

Berkonomics

APRIL 3, 2014

And even though angel groups syndicate their best deals within their respective associated networks, it is always best to apply to the angel groups nearest your physical location. Second, there is a rather new term for those large, individual investors who are usually former entrepreneurs made rich through sale of their previous ventures.

Equity 92

Equity Finance Liquidity Event Angel Groups 92