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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

This causes the cost of capital for Flexible VC, often calculated through IRR (similar to an interest rate), can be higher than that of venture debt or traditional RBI. Governance. Early-stage: Cofounder with engineering/ product background from top-tier university or major technology company. Cash collateral.

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ProfessorVC: Bootstrapping 101

Professor VC

His latest venture, Bharosa, was sold to Oracle for a 6X multiple in 3 years to his angel investors, a sweet close to triple digit IRR. His goal in building the company was to spend 3 years building value and find a good home for the engineers and product.

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ESG in Venture Capital: Interview with Blue Future Partners (VC Fund of Funds)

David Teten

– Forte has developed an innovative structure to finance vocational reskilling at no cost to individuals or governments. We aim to build a double-engine launch vehicle that accelerates entrepreneurship while also increasing the success rate of venture-backed founders. Starship was launched by the co-founders of Skype.