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Introducing our latest investment: Mattermark – Big Data Comes to VC

Version One Ventures

start-up databases/networks like CrunchBase and AngelList ) has led to unparalleled access to investment capital as more seed funds, angels, and syndicates emerge on the scene. The product collects, cleans, and curates data from news sites, SEC filings, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, AngelList, CrunchBase, and more. Why we’re excited.

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How Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Are Eating Their Own Dogfood

David Teten

Early stage investors are also mining product crowdfunding sites ( Indiegogo *); lists of product launches ( Producthunt ); angel group platforms ( Gust , Proseeder ); and equity crowdfunding sites ( AngelList , CircleUp , FundersClub , OurCrowd , SeedInvest ) for leads. The VC Software Stack — the Untouched Vertical.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

Automation allows you to spend less time on tedious tasks and will help boost productivity, especially within a small marketing team. Russell Rothstein, Founder and CEO, IT Central Station , a product review site, said, “We see VCs on our site very often. They read reviews of the products of target investments.

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The Texas Startup Manifesto

Austin Startup

Partnerships with innovative global companies in major industry verticals provide unique opportunities for customer validation, pilot programs and strategic investment. but if the product is world changing then others will copy it in other countries if you don’t go global. You can start by selling in the U.S.

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10 Essential PR Tips for Startups

mashable.com

Not to mention, early-stage startups usually only employ a few people focused on product and development. If your startup is in that boat, it’s really not a matter of figuring out how to pitch your company — instead, you may want to consider improving your product before hitting the pavement. Screenshots of the product.

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Google VP: Here's How to Get Bought By Us

mashable.com

The product is the star of the show.” As was mentioned, luck and the ability for your product to be “sticky” enough to generate the traction necessary to get eyes pointed your way. One thing that I would add, is for entrepreneurs to keep their heads down and stay focused on building the best product possible.

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Why Your Startup's Name Matters

mashable.com

It’s based largely on my personal experience naming several tech products as well as the themes I’ve noticed in great startup names. Our startup creates custom vertical search and decision making engines for people or businesses with structured data. Productivity Lists. Global Syndication Partners. Mobile Lists.

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