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How to Scale Support of Portfolio Companies

David Teten

Large private equity funds like KKR can afford to pursue a consulting model ( Capstone ), typically with associated fees, but that doesn’t normally make economic sense for a VC. For example, consider public relations. We have lower AUM, therefore lower management fees.

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Twitter Link Roundup #156 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

The Difference Between Stealth Mode and Quiet Mode – [link]. Convertible Debt: really Bridge Loans and Equity Replacement Debt – [link]. In Silicon Valley, Technology Talent Gap Threatens G.O.P. Campaigns | NYT FiveThirtyEight – [link]. A turkey is a turkey – [link].

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Technical Co-Founders Are A Myth

blog.captainrecruiter.com

It's not a question of me being unwilling to work for equity -- I am. Recruiting While In Stealth Mode. Public Relations For Startups. If there's a business co-founder with an idea looking to partner with me, they've flunked their first test if they weren't able to raise cash. Raising cash is an easy test.