Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2010

I wish every blog used Disqus and I wish every website that syndicated content would create an integrated commenting thread the way that Business Insider does. At an $86 million, pre-money valuation Benchmark sure did pay up for this investment. It’s an awesome implementation. Want to get more followers?

Silicon Valley 301

Silicon Valley Pre-Money Valuation Technical Review Software Review 301

Lightspeed Venture Partners

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Despite having over 500k downloads and making $450k in revenue over the last 21 months, he had only $185k left in the bank, which meant that he would be out of business in 90 days if he didn’t raise more money. pre money valuation and planned to use the money to market the app. pre money valuation).

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Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Dilution Distribution 167

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

To provide some reference points, I surveyed thirteen angels groups in North American to determine their recent experience in negotiating the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue companies. See the 2010 data reported here: Current Pre-money Valuations of Pre-revenue Companies. Current Average.

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Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation St. Louis 125

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

One of my comments was that we would likely see more institutionalization of angel groups and syndication of deals among groups. Again, I see nothing wrong with this, although entrepreneurs often prefer convertible debt as it defers the valuation discussion and leaves the Series A price for the venture firm to set. Email This BlogThis!

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Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

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. million at a $15 million pre-money valuation. I always made them commit in an email to the day they would ship documents and then I’d hold them too it. Yes, this was stupid.

Technical Review 301

Technical Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Venture Capital 301

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

Startups valuations aresupposed to rise over time. So if youre going to sell cheap stockto eminent angels, do it early, when its natural for the companyto have a low valuation. Some angel investors join together in syndicates. Just go to their website and send them an email. In Boston thebiggest is the CommonAngels.

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Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76