Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

2 preamble issues having read the comments on TC today: 1: I know that the prices of startup companies is much great in Silicon Valley than in smaller towns / less tech focused areas in the US and the US prices higher than many foreign markets. There is an inherent value that any company has. I acknowledged this in the article.

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Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Stock 336

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The entire investment industry is built on the concept known as the “time value of money,” and the factor that you can never recuperate is the time that you wasted. So, if the value of the technology-based corporation plummets, the mutual fund would only take a minor hit since other sectors offset the loss.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Portfolio 61

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Here are the components and “rules of thumb” that I recommend to every startup: Place a fair market value on all physical assets (asset approach). All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Valuation 270

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 270

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Here are the components and “rules of thumb” that I recommend to every startup: Place a fair market value on all physical assets (asset approach). All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Valuation 234

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Startup 234

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Here are the components and “rules of thumb” that I recommend to every startup: Place a fair market value on all physical assets (asset approach). All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Here are the components and “rules of thumb” that I recommend to every startup: Place a fair market value on all physical assets (asset approach). All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Pre-Money Valuation 246

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 4, 2014

After spending nearly 20 years selling startup software and services to big companies, I can safely say I’ve seen thousands of “Return on Investment” (ROI) slides. And like most startup business plans, ROI slides are almost always fake. Oh, and if you are a Gmail user, check out Yesware. Never more (who can wait?),

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