View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. at exit due to dilution. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart.

IRR 156

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 156

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. September 15, 2011. In the first half of 2011, the IPO markets were looking strong for VC-backed companies. In the software an internet space a number of companies obviously had strong public offerings (LinkedIn, Yandex, Pandora, RenRen, et al). How diffferent 2H 2011 looks.

IPO 100

IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Private Equity 100

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 15, 2012

Mid- to large-size companies can also benefit from the lean methodology and one way to do so is by actively leveraging crowds of workers: designers , software engineers , testers , writers , customer support people , customers, market researchers , and dozens of other groups via the Internet. This 10-year project invites consumers.

Software Review 89

Software Review Technical Review Social Media Community 89

www.xconomy.com

JUNE 9, 2012

Tech Channels ▾ Cleantech ›. Innovation Report Shows San Diego Added 695 Tech Jobs at End of 2011. San Diego’s Free EvoNexus Tech Incubator Gains Qualcomm Expertise. XSITE 2012: The Xconomy Summit on Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship. View More in Seattle ›. View More in Cleantech ›. Health IT ›.

San Diego 40

San Diego Venture Capital Technical Review San Francisco 40

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: at 6:01 PM.

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Just some food for thought as you build your investment portfolio. Labels: SaaS , sales and marketing , software. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 14, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: at 5:00 PM.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2015

by Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research. While TBR expects margin growth to be uneven through 2015, revenue and gross profit will continue to increase, due to the ability of its advertising business to monetize the proliferation of mobile devices and maintain its dominance in desktop search.

Advertising 100

Advertising Revenue Mobile Intellectual Property 100

View from Seed

AUGUST 17, 2021

A few weeks ago, we hosted a small dinner for a number of portfolio company founders, LP’s, and friends of the firm. This is the implied rate of return of a fund based on the value (mostly unrealized) of a portfolio. at exit due to dilution. Part of the reason to do this was just to reconnect after a long time apart.

IRR 136

IRR Dilution Founder Portfolio 136

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Today, United did not: David stroke back at Goliath using the power of internet technologies. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). for Lawson?

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe 63

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

I obviously don’t have a crystal ball so the economy could fare better than my gut, but here’s why I’m cautious for some time in 2010 or early 2011: Why is the future still so unpredictable? Check out this interesting piece on PEHub talking about how Stanford is discreetly looking to sell it’s asset portfolio !

Technical Review 269

Technical Review Stock Hawaii Early Stage 269

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: SaaS , software , Venture Capital. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). Software 2.0: at 6:31 PM.

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 27, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Hard times.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. (1). Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0:

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A few days ago, Bessemer West Coast SaaS Practice - David Cowan , Byron Deeter and myself, hosted a CFO Dinner for our SaaS portfolio at John Bentleys in Redwood City.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Portfolio 48

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. This supplement to our BVP VII fund will ensure that we can take advantage of future investment opportunities and that the companies within the Bessemer portfolio have continued access to capital."

Software Review 48

Software Review Partner United States Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 7, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Add RSS feed.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. On the IPO front, LogMeIn made the news, being one of the few tech IPO on the NASDAAQ in 2009. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). for Lawson?

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review IPO Cloud 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 2, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking the SMB code. Small and Medium businesses have been the holy grail of High tech and software companies for quite some time now, but the quest is far from ending. "If

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Software 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. I make the most of this time by listening to my favorite tech and venture podcasts. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Technology San Francisco 48

Cracking the Code

JUNE 23, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. technologies are starting to change the way companies market their products. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Viral Europe 48

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Software as a Service (SaaS), the most mature of these segments, is comprised of end user applications like Salesforce.com. Forget everything you learned about software channels.

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Sales Cycle 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Happy New Year to you, Cracking-the-code reader! and online gaming companies and 2/3 looking at the software and SaaS industry. Intego is the leading Security Software Suite for Mac.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Los Angeles Europe 48

techcrunch.com

AUGUST 12, 2012

.” Data Collective prides itself on its deeply technical core team, and the Big Data chops of its extended group of 35 equity partners, who, while Data Collective wouldn’t reveal specific names, all work or have worked at companies like Akmai, Zynga, LinkedIn, Apple, Facebook, Salesforce, Twitter, IBM, Citrix, Airbnb and VMware.

Early Stage 70

Early Stage San Francisco Los Angeles Southern California 70

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. It includes NetSuite, SuccessFactors, Vocus, SalesForce, Taleo, DemandTec, LivePerson, Constant Contact, Concur, Ultimate Software, Salary.com, Omniture and Kenexa. Labels: SaaS , software.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Familiarize yourself with the agency’s portfolio and get recommendations from colleagues whenever possible.

Small Business 104

Small Business Technical Review Social Media Software Review 104

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. 10K/MMR is very very large for most SaaS players and Netli is unique in that it is at a very low level of the software stack. link] Nirvaha Sales Compensation Software. Portfolio. (3).

Software Review 91

Software Review Clawback Sales Salary 91

www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Home ▶ Businesses ▶ Startup Business Advice ▶ Current Page How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea. This article should also serve as a starting guide for programmers who are approached about becoming technical co-founders. Before You Pitch To A Technical Cofounder.

Technical Cofounder 41

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Technical Review NDA 41

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 9, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. I guessed the measuring spoon was not used diligently. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). Software 2.0:

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 5, 2007

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: VC lifestyle.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

MARCH 30, 2007

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Add RSS feed.

Software Review 48

Software Review Global Technical Review Europe 48

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 2, 2010

Some wait 5-7 years but usually this is because it’s proving more difficult to raise a new fund due to market conditions or the lack of returns in their current fund. A lot will depend on how exits go in 2010/2011. We also took one of our large portfolio companies, Ulta, public. GRP’s last fund was in 2000.

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Early Stage Software Review 269

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 16, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Add RSS feed.

Software Review 48

Software Review Venture Capital Technical Review Europe 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 7, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Portfolio. (3). software. (10). ► 2011. (2). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Zune vs. Ipod.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Software By Rob

JANUARY 25, 2012

That I’ve had a few “exits” and instead of hunkering down and writing code for 6 months I opted to talk to a few of my buddies at the yacht club and purchase a primed and growing social network for somewhere in the mid-seven figures. After co-hosting MicroConf in early 2011 I was on the prowl for the next big thing.

Acquisition 63

Acquisition Software Review Fresno Algorithm 63

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 24, 2017

In addition, we were lucky enough to finally find reliable partners, thus adding a few more services to our portfolio – like Locksmith and Childcare. Thanks to Alexis Zanger, Aegis Software Corp ! #16- This year has been momentous for my company. I’m proud of the awesome new products we were able to offer customers in 2017.

Las Vegas 91

Las Vegas Entrepreneur Software Review Community 91

Cracking the Code

MARCH 23, 2007

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Popular Media is a hosted, web-based technology platform that enables customers to quickly create, optimize, and scale viral marketing programs - and it seems to work pretty well.

Software Review 48

Software Review Viral Media Marketing 48