Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

Just 3 years ago there was talk of institutional investors “not being able to write small enough checks.” Because this is all VCs do and if we intend to work with all of our fellow VCs and entrepreneurs when the rain ends and the sun shines again our reputations matter greatly. The iPhone was released.

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It was this same high-minded collective action that created a network of publicly owned hospitals – controlled by cities, counties, districts, boroughs (in Alaska), parishes (in Louisiana), etc. The buyers (or lessees) in these transactions are pension funds, insurance companies, or private equity representing other institutions.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity New York City Chicago Investment Bankers 130

Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2011

In the stealth phase , prescient angel investors and Venture Capitalists (VCs) start investing in an industry or market segment that others have not yet found. In the case of this bubble, it was social networks, consumer and mobile applications, and the cloud. The higher the price, the more investments pour in.

Silicon Valley 330

Silicon Valley Stealth Valuation Mississippi 330

David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

Conduct an honest self-evaluation: can you realistically raise money from institutional investors, or should you focus on high net worths/family offices? Institutional investors in funds are typically conservative. Build your own network, rather than counting on a placement agent. lawyers, bankers, accountants.)”

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78

David Teten

JULY 12, 2017

When I meet with other VCs, family offices, and other institutional investors, the most common question I get is: “What are the highest-potential companies in your portfolio which are raising now?” Fundraising is burdensome. If I can reduce a portfolio company’s time burden, I create value for them. Alpha pursues a similar model.

Syndication 60

Syndication Syndicate Institutional Investors LP 60

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

VCs spend a good portion of their time networking and interacting with a variety of people within the startup ecosystem. Similarly, an experienced venture investor can share valuable thoughts what achievements and traction points a startup must reach before it becomes attractive to an institutional investor.

Early Stage 123

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 123

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

VCs spend a good portion of their time networking and interacting with a variety of people within the startup ecosystem. Similarly, an experienced venture investor can share valuable thoughts what achievements and traction points a startup must reach before it becomes attractive to an institutional investor.

Early Stage 121

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 121