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How’s Venture Capital Changing in 2023

VC Cafe

Taking stock of the venture capital market in 2023, it’s clear to see that we’re in a transition point. And young investors who left careers in banking or consulting to enter venture feel disillusioned – they didn’t think it would be this hard. billion in new funds in the fourth quarter.

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Venture Capital Q&A Session

Both Sides of the Table

We received so much positive feedback from our This Week in Venture Capital show walking through valuation calculations & term sheets that we decided to do a Q&A show this week to address topics that entrepreneurs want to learn about. In fact, far better if you haven’t raised venture capital.

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What Do LPs Think of the Venture Capital Markets for 2016?

Both Sides of the Table

At the Upfront Summit in early February, we had a chance to have many off-the-record conversations with Limited Partners (LPs) who fund Venture Capital (VC) funds about their views of the market. LPs Still Believe Strongly in Venture Capital as a Diverse Source of Returns.

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How Much Founder Stock Should You Offer Co-Founders?

Startup Professionals Musings

Even with an agreed initial equity split, it’s smart to have founder’s stock actually issued or vested over a period of at least two years, on a month-by-month basis. Of course, all co-founders need to remember that allocated percentages will be diluted as angel and venture capital investors are brought in.

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How to Scale a Venture Capital (or Private Equity) Fund

David Teten

If you’re thinking of hiring a Partner, I suggest see How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm. HOF Capital provides hands-on support through our in-house team, plus a network of outside mentors who work with portfolio companies on an as-needed basis. For more, see the Startup Studio Playbook.

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7 Startup Costs That You Assume With Outside Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Maintaining your team’s passion and freedom to focus first on innovating for customers are only a couple of the reasons for thinking hard before you seek money from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital organizations, or attempt to qualify for a public stock offering.

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10 Tips On Due Diligence On Any Startup Funding Offer

Startup Professionals Musings

No real investor or venture capital firm asks for money from the company they are intending to invest in. Pump and dump stock schemes. Don’t fall for claims from “insiders” who offer stock that you can turn around quickly. Off-shore unsolicited investor offers.