The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Manage Product Portfolios: Businesses often own several different products that they sell to other targeted consumers. Data analysis helps keep a detailed product portfolio whereby you can assess your products on several different metrics. Each product has a diverse customer base and demand trends. You know the trends in the industry.

Analytics 131

Analytics Portfolio Advertising Technical Review 131

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Are there new revenue streams you can tap into? The strategic pivot to new market segments opened up additional revenue streams, and the operational overhaul significantly improved profit margins. Beyond providing capital, private credit firms often engage in strategic partnerships with their portfolio companies.

Technical Review 132

Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 132

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

The Innovation Portfolio. Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. buy out an entire company for its revenue and profits. buy out an entire company for its revenue and profits.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Should SaaS companies trade at a 24x Enterprise Value (EV) to Next Twelve Month (NTM) Revenue multiple as they did in November 2021? But I thought a better way of thinking about how we manage our portfolios is to think about it as a funnel. So it’s about 20%. This translates to about 12–15 investments.

Technical Review 416

Technical Review Pre-Money Valuation San Francisco Valuation 416

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

I think it’s important for enterprise startups to layer in professional services into your revenue stream. deliver profitable revenue that while on gross margins of 50% vs. software at 85-95% it is still profits to help you cover fixed costs. Control Size of PS Revenue Relative to Software Business. rollout support.

Software Review 321

Software Review Software IP Technical Review 321

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 8, 2019

Q4 was an important quarter for our firm and portfolio companies. Booster Fuels is generating $180K in revenue per day delivering gas. Follow @VersionOneVC for the latest news from us and our portfolio! The post Q4 2018: Portfolio News and Activities appeared first on Version One. Announcements.

Portfolio 140

Portfolio Los Angeles B2B Acquisition 140

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Esports revenues as an industry. Despite the massive viewership, Esports as whole is still relatively small when it comes to revenue. In 2020, revenues are expected to reach $1 billion, and grow by 60% in 2023. A few facts about Esports revenue according to Newzoo : Global esports revenues will grow to $1.1

Technical Review 167

Technical Review Revenue IP Affiliate 167

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

This is a logical thing to do… when we started LinkedIn, my mentor Reid Hoffman instilled a mantra of Growth –> Usage –> Revenue which still holds for many consumer companies. We invest in internet enabled companies at NextView and our portfolio is roughly equally split between consumer and B2B businesses.

Revenue 234

Revenue Product B2B Marketing 234

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

The revenue model you select is basically the implementation of your business strategy, and the key to attaining your financial objectives. So what are some of the most common revenue models being used by startups today? The customer advantage is a lower entry cost. Product is free, but you pay for services. Product line pricing.

Revenue 287

Revenue Startup Business Model Retention 287

The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Digital marketers promote the company’s product or service to their target audience in order to maximize revenue. Not only do SEO and CMS skills stand out on a resume, but they can also be demonstrated in a portfolio to further impress recruiters. Is it any wonder they’re essential? How do marketers promote a company’s content?

Technical Review 146

Technical Review PPC SEM Marketing 146

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2020

Primary learnings for the fellows include: Originating investment opportunities Conducting due diligence Syndicating transactions Executing transactions Supporting founders and portfolio companies.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Due Diligence Syndicate Syndication 100

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

billion gamers worldwide will help the global games market generate revenues of $189.3 billion in revenue last year. According to Ark Invest’s research , revenue from virtual worlds will compound 17% annually from roughly $180 billion today to $390 billion by 2025. Fortnite alone made $1.8 Twitch stats in 2020.

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

You can do that through working hard and saving every penny or you can think outside of the box, ask questions and create the multiple revenue streams that would allow you to increase your money with less effort and more ease. Are you willing to create the multiple revenue streams that would allow you to do that? Ask questions.

Revenue 190

Revenue Cofounder Portfolio Leadership 190

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2018

Taylor is committed to the industrial cleaning chemicals side of his business but has diversified his product portfolio to generate shorter-term revenues for Green Endeavor through smart LED lighting for manufacturing facilities. Taylor’s experience is great insight for you.

Marketing 147

Marketing North America Green Software Review 147

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. These usually play a role in the very early stage of your business, primarily pre-revenue. Investors usually carry a portfolio of startups. Government programs.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Tech IPO prices exploded and subsequent trading prices rose to dizzying heights as the stock prices became disconnected from the traditional metrics of revenue and profits. Massive liquidity awaited the first movers to the IPO’s, and that’s how they managed their portfolios.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dry Carpet Services for Office Spaces Beyond the standard dry carpet services from the Water Damage Specialist , consider extending your portfolio to offer specialized services for locations with specific requirements such as water-damaged carpets.

Balance Sheet 106

Balance Sheet Technical Review Business Model Business Plan 106

Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

Its employees and investors don’t depend on an existing revenue stream. Every Airbnb rental is a lost night of revenue for hotels that hate it. Corporations using existing business models have people, processes and revenue goals that can’t be changed overnight. None of the renters pay hotel or tourist tax.

Startup 275

Startup New York City Valuation Distribution 275

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Conduct Adequate Market Research Knowing where you intend to launch your moving company is essential, especially if you’re interested in maximizing your reach and revenue generation potential. The more involved you are with the moving industry, the easier it’ll be to set and achieve your most important business goals.

Social Media 120

Social Media Portfolio Reputation America 120

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 7, 2020

Outreach was named to this prestigious list thanks in part to triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth and the largest customer base in the sales engagement category. If you want to stay up to date with all of our portfolio news throughout the year, be sure to follow the Version One Twitter account.

North America 78

North America Technical Review Seattle Software Review 78

Version One Ventures

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Next, adding payments to a platform is very profitable, since the SaaS company gets a cut of the payment revenue. This year, Shopify’s merchant solutions (which are largely driven by payments revenue) overtook its “core” business (subscription services). Shopify is probably the best example of this trend. and that’s insurance.

Software Review 116

Software Review Vertical Differentiation Revenue 116

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

Simply research the company with its portfolio. Your app may cost you money, but the revenue it generates may justify the budget. You can start by researching your competitors to gain an understanding of cost structure, revenue generation, and the business model for your app. What has your revenue been for the last 1-3 years?

Artificial Inteligence 150

Artificial Inteligence Developer Development Team Review United Kingdom 150

David Teten

JULY 23, 2019

I regularly meet with other VCs, and based on their criteria, I share with them whichever portfolio companies fit their areas of interest. . – Ideally revenues and other financial metrics if we can include that. Subject line: Relevant Portfolio Companies . – 1-2 sentence elevator pitch. – Headquarters city .

Portfolio 60

Portfolio Elevator Pitch Syndicate Syndication 60

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 3, 2021

It ranked as the 2nd fastest growing software provider in the $50-75M revenue category. . Jobber was recognized as one of Canada’s top growing companies by Globe & Mail for the second year in a row. Ada won Tech Breakthrough’s “Best Overall Conversational Marketing Company” award. .

Portfolio 60

Portfolio Canada API Valuation 60

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Present a professional appearance; Show that you are a real company with solutions to help real businesses solve problems, grow revenue, or reduce cost. Invest an hour a week looking at competitors’ web sites or viewing web designers’ portfolios. It’s the first place a potential customer will go to check you out. Plan to iterate.

Elevator Pitch 100

Elevator Pitch Web Portfolio B2B 100

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

If you are looking to expand your leadership team or board , are looking for a part-time executive role or board role , or are an investor looking for fractional executives to join your portfolio companies , you should become part of the Bolster network right now.

Fractional CTO 195

Fractional CTO Cofounder Startup Lead Investor 195

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 27, 2015

A unified Microsoft has set the stage for sustained revenue growth. Expenses related to supporting Microsoft’s growing devices businesses will offset overall profit growth and search revenue gains through 2015. year-to-year revenue gain in calendar 4Q14, to $26.5 While Microsoft’s 7.9% year-to-year in 4Q14 to $16.3

Cloud 100

Cloud Mobile Software Review Technical Review 100

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource. This allows a VC to put more capital to work in their past portfolio companies with relatively little extra effort. – Provide hands-on operational support for portfolio companies.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Digital marketers promote the company’s product or service to their target audience in order to maximize revenue. Not only do SEO and CMS skills stand out on a resume, but they can also be demonstrated in a portfolio to further impress recruiters. Is it any wonder they’re essential? How do marketers promote a company’s content?

Technical Review 78

Technical Review PPC SEM Marketing 78

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

PC and mobile interfaces dynamically display portfolio valuations and exposures, along with system-generated investment recommendations tailored to a specific client’s financial goals and risk appetite. According to research from JP Morgan, revenues from investment banking peaked in 2009 at $207.7 In 2014 Granger, a Ph.D.

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review IPO 154

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. By tying payments to actual revenues, founders and investors remain aligned around the company’s real-time performance, good or bad. Flexible VC: Revenue -based. Of the Inc.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Gust

AUGUST 24, 2014

The revenue model you select is basically the implementation of your business strategy, and the key to attaining your financial objectives. So what are some of the most common revenue models being used by startups today? The customer advantage is a lower entry cost. Product is free, but you pay for services. Product line pricing.

Revenue 184

Revenue Startup Retention Internet 184

Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It doesn’t matter what industry, what product, what revenue model, what stage of development. Highlighted Homebrew Portfolio Jobs. Photo by Jan Koetsier on Pexels.com. The first thing to confront is that as a CEO you’re the company’s primary salesperson. Boom is building a supersonic aircraft. No, seriously, they are.

Technical Cofounder 145

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Startup Matching 145

YoungUpstarts

JULY 13, 2020

It is simple to add to your existing portfolio of products providing a broader spectrum of products and services for your customers. Customer Service Provides More Revenue. Offering service and support to your customers is simple to do, and what’s more, it provides opportunities for more revenue for you.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review IP Internet Audio 147

David Teten

AUGUST 21, 2019

Or should they look to one of the new wave of Revenue-Based Investors? Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use. For more background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. But should they? Aligned incentives.

Revenue 60

Revenue Liquidation Preference Equity Cofounder 60

BeyondVC

JANUARY 29, 2017

It is truly an art form when it comes to striking that steady balance between developer and community love versus generating revenue and potentially alienating those who supported you. From what I have seen in our portfolio, goal #1 is always to build an amazing community, focus on developer love and track the metrics and tweak.

Revenue 60

Revenue Developer Open Source Seed Stage 60

VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

billion revenue in 2021 for Epic Games and was played by 83.3 billion revenue in 2021, a 107% increase year-on-year. billion revenue in 2021, the second year in a row it made over $1 billion. In April 2022, the company announced it has raised $2 billion (at $31.5 Fortnite generated $5.8 but still lost $2.8

IP 206

IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206