Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This happens slowly because while public markets trade daily and prices then adjust instantly, private markets don’t get reset until follow-on financing rounds happen which can take 6–24 months. Of these companies that become well financed we only need 15–25% of THOSE to pan out to return 2–3x the fund.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Finance has homes in New York, Hong Kong, and London. Finding talent and financing isn’t the only hurdle to overcome on the road to startup success. Today, Silicon Valley is the consumer and enterprise software capital of the world. Energy is still the domain of Houston and Dubai. The list goes on and on. How can you get exposure?

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View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

With greater perceived risk to follow-on financing rounds, having a co-investor that can share the load of a second seed or a small series B round will be more attractive. This may be positive in some ways, but I think will hurt some of the interest in super innovative deep tech projects due to high perceived downstream financing risk.

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Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 14, 2024

What was it like seeing some folks raise tens of millions of dollars, and where has your financing mostly come from? From a financing perspective, to borrow from Peter Thiel I believe there is now more clarity between those who invest in and operate in the “bits” space vs. the “atoms” space.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This is a positive in uncoupling them from a dependency on a single company or boss, but the downside is that they have to suddenly manage all facets of a business, including finances, strategy, and savings for the future. They are always ready to move on to the next big opportunity as markets change.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional philanthropy.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Endnote Finding a VCFO can make all the difference in managing your growing business finances. The value a VCFO brings outweighs their cost, positioning your business for sustained success.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. In class 1 , we learned that national power is the sum of all the resources available to a state to pursue its national objectives and interests.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

Idea people must surround themselves with people who build momentum and get things done, including production, marketing, finance, and sales. Unfortunately for them, building a business is all about implementation. As an example, I worked with Bill Gates early on, but I fear he may have failed without partners Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2025

You can work with financial advisors or use accounting software to help you stay on top of your finances so that you can make the smartest investment decisions possible. The most high impact areas in any business are usually marketing, employee training and product development.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Managing Finances Effectively Creating a detailed business plan is essential for the success of your roofing company. Exploring various financing resources ensures you have the capital needed to cover startup costs and initial expenses. Proper accounting and bookkeeping practices are vital for managing your roofing business finances.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2020

Unlike in the 20 th century where most VC’s financed hardware, software and life sciences, today therapeutics, diagnostics , and medical devices , are funded via VC firms that specialize in only those domains. If you’re thinking of starting a company, get to know the VC’s. They are different depending on the type of startup you’re building.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In this model, often called micro-financing or peer-to-peer lending (P2P), people contribute with the intent to create a pool for all to borrow against. No startup ownership or financial return should be expected, but contributors can enjoy the satisfaction of furthering non-profits or causes with a passion to change the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

David is still one of the most active angel investors in New York, and also the CEO of Gust , which is an online platform for startup financing used by 800,000 entrepreneurs over the years, providing access to 85,000 angel investment professionals. Rose, according to his classic book, “ Angel Investing.”

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Offering customer financing options can bring many benefits to businesses, including increased sales, increased customer loyalty, improved cash flow, and reduced risk. The post Customer Financing 101: Understanding The Basics Of Offering Financing Options appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Implementing automation technology into the finance function offers a business’s finance leader and their team the luxury of focusing more on strategy than on processes and deadlines. The post What Automation Technology Can Do For Your Finance Department appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 13, 2021

As seed has become the mainstream path to early-stage financing, the definition of seed has changed, and if one is to be a credible first institutional seed investor, he or she would need a fund big enough to be competitive and write $1-2M initial checks. This is because the market actually has changed.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

So went back to school, got my M B A from N Y U and had a very brief stint in finance. Felt like I had to try out finance just because I had my M B A from N Y U, and that's what people from Y U did. 70% of majors went into were finance majors, and I tried it, tried it out. At the time, there were about 10,000 other companies.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2024

Social Impact: Peer-to-peer lending allows individuals to support small businesses and individuals who may not have access to traditional financing options. The Future of P2P Lending and its Impact on Traditional Finance As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the future of P2P lending appears promising.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2023

Here's a look at how you can finance a pharmaceutical project, including government grants, venture capital, partnerships, and more. The post How To Finance A Pharmaceutical Project appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

At its core, Microsoft Dynamics facilitates the integration of processes related to finance, operations, sales, and customer service into a single, unified platform. Choosing the Right Modules Microsoft Dynamics offers a range of modules, including finance, operations, sales, and customer service.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 18, 2023

Bridging finance and specialist development finance are two of the most popular funding solutions available for property development and construction projects. The post What Is The Difference Between Bridging And Development Finance? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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View from Seed

JULY 8, 2020

Over the intervening years, we’ve heard continued and consistent feedback about the value of it for seed stage Founders in providing both strategic thought and tactical help in assembling their post-financing investor communications. Yet the landscape for the seed stage has evolved over that period.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Financing a startup is one of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs. The post 4 Things To Know About Startup Financing appeared first on Young Upstarts. You’ll need to acquire capital if you don’t have it yet. Fortunately, there are several approaches you can take, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

Relevant support employees, including those in HR, finance, recruiting, and benefits, need to be located as close to team members as possible, for availability of their assistance, and understanding of the current needs. Responsive – empower employees to help peers. As well, they need to be empowered to act quickly and appropriately.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Baichuan AI is pivoting toward specialized AI models for finance and healthcare. To stay competitive, several of these startups are shifting strategies: MiniMax is focusing on international expansion with its AI conversation app, Talkie , targeting U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2022

The post 13 Useful Tips To Finance Your Business Startup appeared first on Young Upstarts. As a startup founder, you'll need to wear many hats. However, there are plenty of ways you can make money quickly as you develop your venture.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Specializing in auditing and compliance services, Kirkpatrick Price assists businesses in developing documentation that adheres to stringent industry requirements such as finance, healthcare, and technology industries. To ensure the smoothness of operations, companies like Kirkpatrick Price provide invaluable help.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The decentralized finance landscape is constantly shifting, with new projects, innovations, and risks emerging regularly. Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio measures the market cap relative to a protocol’s revenue, similar to traditional finance metrics.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Raising funds for financing an online business? The post 4 Tips For Financing An Online Business With Zero Cash appeared first on Young Upstarts. There are ways to help you kickstart your online business even if you have no money set aside.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Only 48% of small businesses have their financing needs met , emphasizing the importance of strategic financial planning. Managing Costs and Pricing for Profitability Financial management is a cornerstone of any successful business, and mobile IV therapy ventures are no exception.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2023

Are you a self-employed business owner having trouble qualifying for traditional home financing? The post Entrepreneur Home Loans: The Best Financing Solution For Self-Employed Home Buyers appeared first on Young Upstarts. Consider an Entrepreneur Home Loan.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

But online, advanced software quickly handles complicated finances, like investments or self-employment income. They listen and learn about your personal finance, income taxes, and more. If your money matters are more complex, remote services still save a lot of time. Then, they use what they know to help you best.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The post 5 Tips For Managing The Finances Of Your Small Business appeared first on Young Upstarts. Budgeting, accounting, forecasting, tax planning, and risk management are all part of a comprehensive small business financial strategy.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While the answers are somewhat semantic, the pre-seed funding round is making a comeback in 2024 startup financing. What’s the difference between an angel round and pre-seed round and why do I believe we’ll see more pre-seed rounds taking place in 2024? Pre-seed tends to be about developing an MVP and generating early traction.

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Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2025

HW: Debt financing for startups can sometimes seem like ‘cheap money’ but its definitely more complicated than most founders realize. JH: Debt should be looked at as a legitimate financing tool for a start up as long as youre clear about how it really works. Debt financing itself is not bad. Thats a mistake.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Personal Finance Cross-account visibility and management – Today’s AI products can analyze and move money between accounts – as agents improve, they will make trades across accounts. New interfaces that break the “edtech” mold – the rise of more casual, experiential learning at scale.

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