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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Coinvestors: Flexible VC terms have not been standardized, which may make the investment harder to syndicate. Technology-centric businesses. Minimum requirements.

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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. Many believe that their margins will erode from 40-50% over time due to competition, merchant fatigue, or other factors. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC. How To Think About The Future. Groupon’s S-1: From Zero to Like… Billions in 30 Months. June 5, 2011.