Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

The topic of &# strategic&# investors came up. And I had 2 “strategic&# investors in my first company. What is a “strategic&# investor and why do you keep putting the word “strategic&# in quotes? Keep that in mind when you’re thinking about ’strategic’ money.

Strategic Investors 279

Strategic Investors Venture Capital Due Diligence Early Stage 279

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Many angel investors, and also strategic investors, are comfortable investing in LLCs, particularly under a convertible security structure that doesn’t immediately result in equity holdings. It requires real financial, tax, legal, etc.

Delaware 48

Delaware LLC Startup Equity 48

Version One Ventures

MAY 24, 2016

You’ve got a great number of senior level talent in engineering, sales, marketing, etc. The Bay Area is home to smart and strategic investors that contribute far more than just dollars. The Bay Area has powerhouses like Stanford and UC Berkeley for sourcing talent. Great senior talent. running around the Bay Area. Great exits.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley San Francisco Startup DC 113

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

A corporate investor can provide diversity on the Board as someone who thinks differently from independent VCs. Corporate venture funds are often referred to as ‘strategic’ investors because of the unique benefits they bring to the table. Some corporate funds lead rounds and take board seats, others don’t.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

Are “strategic investors&# (e.g. industry investors rather than VCs) a good idea for entrepreneurs. Real-time search engine. Venture Capital funds: the different between “closed funds&# (which typically have a 10-year time horizon) and “evergreen funds&# which re-invest profits back into the fund.

Venture Capital 225

Venture Capital Non-Compete Vertical Europe 225

VC Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2011

The round B investors are leading innovators in creating the next-generation entertainment experience, across platforms and devices. We firmly believe that superior discovery features and personalization are key to creating this experience, and we’re fortunate to have strategic investors who share our vision”.

Video 79

Video Semantic Strategic Investors Algorithm 79

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Gaming has proven to be the best monetization engine across mobile, especially in Asia where the gaming companies are absolutely dominating the space. The continent’s top investors are now directing their focus on the most exciting market in the region: Southeast Asia. Gaming and e-commerce are particularly hot right now.

Asia 123

Asia Silicon Valley China India 123