Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Zong – mobile payments has been a very hot area over the past couple of years with the success and growth of both Boku and Zong. Boku and Zong focus mostly on mobile payments for virtual goods. It has proven a very successful strategy to get consumers to activate the payment on their mobile phone bill. VC Financings: 1.

Venture Capital 270

Venture Capital Cofounder Spain San Diego 270

Gust

DECEMBER 25, 2013

To start with, a pre-revenue mobile company cannot expect to raise anything from “the VCs” Venture capital funds invest in only one out of every 400 companies seeking funding, so the odds of your particular startup getting funded are astronomically against you. Conceivable, but unlikely.

Revenue 136

Revenue Angel Investor Mobile Venture Capital 136

thebarefootvc

JANUARY 27, 2014

I think that later stage valuations are frothy (for reasons I explain below) while earlier stage valuations are starting to stabilize from previous highs (with the exception of the superstar serial entrepreneur) - turns out scaling in a sea of competition (both startup and entrenched) is not so easy. Technology ubiquity.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Valuation Venture Capital Investment Bankers 63

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Venture capital fundraising can be divided into three stages: seed, early stage, and later stage. According to the same report by KPMG, the median deal size is the largest for later-stage funding, at $26 million. The constant innovation thus drives development in technology throughout the region.

Venture Capital 196

Venture Capital Asia Artificial Inteligence Later Stage 196

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The rest of Asia is still developing with far more angel and early-stage investors than mid-to-later stage folks. Singapore is by far the most developed behind those big three markets with government schemes attracting over a dozen early stage firms to set up shop here (e.g.

Asia 132

Asia Silicon Valley India Term Sheet 132

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Mobile app development is not just about developing an app for either android or IOS. Not only that but each of those activities must be conducted at a specific time and in a specific sequence to reach from the beginning of the app development phase to running a profitable mobile app based business. It is more than that.

Mobile 113

Mobile Developer Social Media Later Stage 113

This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 15, 2020

Not only is carry a means of economic mobility, but it’s also a reflection of where decision-making authority is within a fund. It would be a directive to literally invest in the talent base—to create a path for influence and economic mobility within a firm. Not all hires, however, are made equally.

Venture Capital 122

Venture Capital Institutional Investors Later Stage Limited Partner 122

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

Our unique approach to investing, coupled with a pioneering spirit, provides the vision to guide early stage growth companies beyond today and toward future success. Aspect Ventures | Aligned VC We believe that the interests of investors and entrepreneurs can and should be aligned.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Some of the most aggressive hackers use fake documentation to pretend to be you and neither the tech nor the customer service at mobile carriers is currently very well set up to prevent such fraud. Our experience has shown that there is really no safe way to protect your phone number from a SIM swap attack and it happens all the time.

Later Stage 146

Later Stage Security Email Mobile 146

Rob Go

JUNE 7, 2012

But a lot of entrepreneurs and investors were hoping for a really strong showing to drive more liquidity in the market and continue the surge in hype around internet companies (both start-ups and later stage companies). 5 Years ago, the mobile web meant email on the blackberry or really lame on-deck applications on feature phones.

Technical Review 61

Technical Review SMS Internet B2C 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

As opposed to a startup incubator, which typically deals with startups barely hatched, an accelerator focuses on a later stage startup, with an existing product and proven business model, looking for rapid growth. Social mobile web. Startup accelerator. Osmosis marketing is the hot new term for word-of-mouth advertising.

Entrepreneur 274

Entrepreneur Accredited Investor Silicon Valley Angel Investor 274

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2013

Greg was the first person to share with me the insights of mobile conversion and why with a simpler product selection and conversion funnel they would get higher conversion on mobile than on the web. On each subsequent meeting I’d learn a little bit more. And largely synergistic with what we do – which is awesome.

Partner 360

Partner Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco 360

Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 20, 2021

Mobile Friendly – Make sure your website runs smoothly on every mobile phone, be it Android or IOS. So make sure it’s mobile-friendly and easy to access. As this gives them an audience that can get converted into clients in later stages. Get Social With It. Final Words.

Social Media 52

Social Media Later Stage Mobile Video 52

Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2011

In the case of this bubble, it was social networks, consumer and mobile applications, and the cloud. The awareness phase is where other later-stage investors start to notice the momentum, bringing additional money in and pushing prices higher. We are seeing this bubble unfold by the book.

Silicon Valley 327

Silicon Valley Stealth Valuation Mississippi 327

Jason Ball

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

I’ll be focusing on European startups (both early and later stage) in the following sectors: mobile application/platform software developers, handset components, network infrastructure and core technologies (semiconductor, battery, plastic electronics, etc.).

Europe 28

Europe Later Stage India China 28

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

You can go with the base plan for starters and choose to upgrade in the later stages for additional features such as full API access and multiple monetization options. Native Android app for seamless mobile experience. The software allows a broadcast across different mobile phones, smart TVs and many other devices.

Software 105

Software Bandwidth API Flash 105

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

He says they are just as selective on seed investments as they are in later stage deals. Developer and publisher of social mobile games. SGN games downloaded +17mm times on mobile devices. Simple: according to Mike Polaris has followed on nearly every seed investment that they’ve done. Read more: TechCrunch.

San Francisco 230

San Francisco Los Angeles Cofounder SMS 230

cdixon.org

AUGUST 3, 2012

Some observations: - Thousands of early-stage consumer web/mobile companies were started and funded in last 24 months. A few breakout early-stage consumer hits (Instagram, Pinterest) have reached tens of millions of users in record time. But there are signs this is ending.

Bridge Financing 86

Bridge Financing Early Stage Valuation Later Stage 86

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

At Virgin Mobile USA, Mari led early initiatives in mobile commerce, social networking and advertising. Bodas notes, “Some corporations are very technology and engineering centric so the technology risk that may come with investing in an earlier stage startup is more broadly understood within the corporation. Mari Holds a B.A.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Sorry for the humbrag, but I’m proud to see Minute Media , our Remagine Ventures portfolio company (and our only later stage investment) on this prestigious list. The 32 Israeli private companies that reached $100M in ARR. Israeli startups raised a record of $26.6

Software Review 109

Software Review B2C Open Source 109

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 24, 2016

If you’re slightly later stage it might be 5–6 hours. Allowing mobile phones, iPads and computers to be used freely. This is your chance to tell board members what keeps you up at night and let them offer you input into what they would do. I would think a 2–3 hour meeting with 2–3 topics ought to do.

Metrics 196

Metrics Strategic Investors Later Stage Management 196

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

For later-stage, it’s a high-priced financing round, tipping scales on widespread adoption, rapid hiring, or credible information on successive revenue-growth quarters. Whether it’s early or late, there are always a certain set of startups within a particular ecosystem that are generating all of the talk in the community.

Startup 148

Startup Portfolio Later Stage Hiring 148

ConversionXL

AUGUST 2, 2016

A landing page that doesn’t display well on mobile is a perfect example. Someone might shout “it’s not responsive” and then resize the page properly for mobile use. You’ll be completely missing the mark if your website is geared towards later stages when, in reality, it should be focused on the earliest stages.

Conversion 48

Conversion B2B Mobile Later Stage 48

View from Seed

APRIL 7, 2015

This can even be true when the web or mobile experience itself isn’t even core to a company’s early challenges or milestones. Even later stage VCs will push to meet founders much earlier than seems appropriate for their sweet spot. Dirty Secret #3: Most VCs Don’t Really Invest Early, But All Want to Meet Early.

Early Stage 120

Early Stage Founder Later Stage Engineer 120

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

However, we’re currently at a turning point in the PPC industry for four distinct reasons: targeting options are improving, CPC (cost per click) is rising, mobile advertising is gaining more attention, and the way we define success is changing. Mobile Advertising Is Gaining More Attention. Targeting Options Are Improving.

PPC 48

PPC Matching Campaign San Francisco 48

www.ashmaurya.com

AUGUST 29, 2012

Running through the complete process in the early stages makes you much more efficient in later stages as you get a feel for the industry and have warm introductions. They may be on a computer or a mobile device. The more information you can get, the more likely you are to find inspiration and understanding.

Email 52

Email Customer Tennessee Software Review 52

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Point Nine Capital uses Qwilr to create modern, mobile-native collateral. Data companies focused on early-stage startups include Aingel , fundsUP , Preseries , PredictLeads , and Sploda. EquityZen , SharesPost , and ZenPrivEx , help employees and investors liquidate their positions in late-stage companies. 11) Exit .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Mobile Payment Disappointment. They clearly have user interest, but these companies will have a limited window before later stage investors start demanding to see some proof that these companies can be sustainable over the long run at the kind of prices that were paid.

Technology 116

Technology Valuation Community Restful 116

Ben's Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

State and local government States can limit non-competes and non-solicits, which would help with job mobility and enabling entrepreneurship in more places. For states with state income taxes, creating state/local level Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) rules to incent company development and early-stage investing would help too.

Silicon Valley 36

Silicon Valley Non-Compete San Francisco Government 36

Seeing Both Sides

APRIL 1, 2013

Below is a sample chart that I put together answering the question for someone interested in either e-commerce, mobile or SaaS companies in SF/SV, NYC or Boston. The first company listed is an earlier stage company (either jungle or dirt road) and the second company is a later stage company (either dirt road or highway).

Boston 52

Boston B2C Salary Cofounder 52

View from Seed

MARCH 10, 2015

NVV: Even though BR was a later-stage startup at that point, you mentioned being that proverbial “startup within a startup.” In terms of iterations, we always had a launch coming for mobile and tried to release a new version every three weeks. The entire product team on the app was just me and my boss at the time.

Mobile 120

Mobile San Francisco Curation Seed Stage 120

The Next Web

JULY 29, 2013

We decided to go for Berlin also because we want to shape Berlin’s startup culture, always with the goals to expand to the US at a later stage. The camera of the iPhone and the invention of photo filters on mobile phones solved this problem. Again, the mobile phone and Instagram’s smart uploading process solved this problem.

San Francisco 125

San Francisco Cofounder Germany Europe 125

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

San Antonio is home to H-E-B , our regional grocery store which is also one of the most innovative and community focused organizations in the state and mobilizes to respond to hurricanes and pandemics and to keep Texans fed. from growing startups to late-stage buyouts.

Texas 90

Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

VC Cafe

JULY 20, 2011

Mid stage companies accounted for the highest rate of investments in Q2 2011, attracting 44% of all capital invested and later stage followed, with 27%. In Q2 alone, 145 Israeli companies raised $569 million from both local and foreign VCs.

Later Stage 92

Later Stage Seed Stage Venture Capital 92

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This can also help you collaborate with potential app development partners at later stages. When developing for mobile or desktop, consider using a native solution to better meet users’ expectations for an outstanding user experience. Instead, develop a robust server side API which all of your current and future apps can use.

Developer 159

Developer Architecture API Later Stage 159

A Crowded Space

AUGUST 4, 2011

Then about a year and half ago, I moved on from oDesk, really just because it was becoming a later stage company and I personally prefer the earlier stage challenges. It’s connected to your mobile phone and things like that. So I moved on to an online advertising company briefly and headed up marketing and product.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Venture Capital San Francisco Boston 60

VC Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2011

On its website, the fund states that was created to fill a void in the Israeli investment landscape, the need to help established companies get to an exit through later-stage liquidity. Watch this space.

Private Equity 87

Private Equity Equity PHP 87