Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 10, 2010

In this case neither Niel (nor I) had any interest in creating a traditional syndicate to fund the company. Instead we quickly put our heads together about a financing (we like to say it was over beers, but the truth is more mundane – we hammered out the details in a 10 minute conversation in the conference room of the Foundry office).

Syndication 121

Syndication Syndicate Angel Financing Finance 121

VC Adventure

MARCH 17, 2016

I’ve always felt that a robust angel financing market was important to startup ecosystems and the data on the next two charts really brings that home. Specifically: Put Entrepreneurs First. Angels are often unorganized and have scattered and burdensome investment processes.

Syndication 48

Syndication Syndicate Angel Investor Colorado 48

Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

Most companies dont come close to their rose colored financial models prepared when going out for Series A financing. There are definitely some lessons in the story for entrepreneurs and angel investors, but before discussing, I thought Id share a bit about the early financing history for iControl.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Term Sheet Venture Capital 28