Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Perhaps, when things settle down a bit more, those companies will even raise series A capital from traditional institutional sources to expand the product features, beef up the operations team more fully and make progress in finding initial product-market fit. Shift of value from equity holders to token holders. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Sources of Capital for Startup Entrepreneurs – The primary sources of cash for new companies are (1) self (the entrepreneurs’ resources), (2) government grants, (3) friends and family, (4) angel investors and Super Angels , (5) venture capitalists and (6) strategic investors.

SBIR 120

SBIR Startup New York City Angel Investor 120

Version One Ventures

MAY 24, 2016

Toronto has become a hub for the blossoming machine intelligence market. billion in financing in 2015 (with 395 deals). 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.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley San Francisco Startup DC 113

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

Initially we tested our concept at farmers markets in the District to ascertain whether this unique and rather esoteric idea would be well received. HW: How have you financed your business to date? I’ve been asked if our investors balked at the idea of a socially-responsible, triple-bottom line taco shop?

Caching 70

Caching DC Social Media Finance 70

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

For entrepreneurs who want to learn about how to work with investment banks, how to position yourself to be acquired and what the IPO markets look like this is the episode to watch. What does the market look like for IPO’s and is this likely to improve? A bank can help you balance fund raising with running your company.

IPO 242

IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

BeyondVC

NOVEMBER 12, 2003

While one moderator cited numbers showing that the amount of corporate venture investing in terms of dollars is down 50% from 2000, in my mind, that does not seem that different from the change in the general VC market. While there are less corporate investors today, there are also less VCs. Here is what I had to say: 1.

Strategic Investors 60

Strategic Investors Due Diligence Early Stage Exit Strategy 60

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

Initially we tested our concept at farmers markets in the District to ascertain whether this unique and rather esoteric idea would be well received. HW: How have you financed your business to date? I’ve been asked if our investors balked at the idea of a socially-responsible, triple-bottom line taco shop?

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Finance 48

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The key investors to keep tabs on are, for the most part, concentrated in four primary markets: China. Of course, to land any funding, you typically have to be based there and focused on the Chinese market. Additionally, many Japanese VCs seem to have much more of a small business investor mindset.

Asia 123

Asia Silicon Valley India China 123

VC Adventure

AUGUST 10, 2010

In it, he describes our philosophy around seed investing and differentiates it from what others (but not everyone) in the market is doing. This mapped with some of the ideas Niel was thinking about as well and over a series of months we tossed around a number of different ideas in search marketing.

Syndicate 74

Syndicate Syndication Due Diligence SEM 74

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Companies that sell at the early stages should understand that while they may forego going big, if they do not sell today for strategic value then they would have to live up to their hype and be bought in the future for real revenue. One other factor for entrepreneurs to look at is the opportunity cost or the time you spend on one venture.

Net Present Value 60

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 60

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 18, 2018

With technology making communication, collaboration and connection easier, more VC firms are now actively investing in companies located in non-traditional markets. Connect with local investors. Be strategic. But as Bob Dylan sang, “The times, they are a changin’.” Take advantage of local resources. Attend regional conferences.

Nashville 153

Nashville San Francisco Venture Capital Silicon Valley 153

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 28, 2013

Seed financing grew from 89 fundings in Q1 2009 to more than 500 in Q3 2012. That means there are a lot more seeded startups out there: an excess demand for a limited supply of Series A financings. Do your homework on potential investors. As an example, Version One has more than 50% of its funds reserved for follow-on financing.

Burn Rate 140

Burn Rate San Francisco Vesting Finance 140

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

C eleno Communications, developer of Wi-Fi chips for high-definition multimedia and entertainment home networking applications, has raised $12 million in a financing round. Previous Celeno investors Pitango Venture Capital , Greylock Partners , Miven Venture Partners, and Cisco Systems Inc. Israeli Startups Funding Rounds.

Flash 94

Flash Venture Capital Acquisition 94