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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. Coinvestors: Flexible VC terms have not been standardized, which may make the investment harder to syndicate. This does not account for the value of any residual stake investors may retain after full redemption. of startups raise VC.

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Groupon's S-1: From Zero to Like? Billions in 30 Months ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. In addition, Groupon has a favorable cash cycle as they collect cash up front from consumers but don’t have to pay merchants for awhile (in US typically 60 days, int’l usually upon consumer redemption). How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC. How To Think About The Future.