Version One Ventures

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

This makes it laboriously difficult to identify rising stars and make comparisons within a specific vertical. We are often asked what industries we invest in, but it is more important to have theses on business models that serve as strong filters. Vertical SaaS. B2B marketplaces. Mobile marketplaces.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 2, 2017

Others take bets on certain verticals or business models, such as marketplaces, SaaS, or enterprise technology. There are countless B2B startups that are enabling this digital transformation and how consumers experience the Everyday Economy. Third, we look for companies that we think are relevant to everyday people.

Seed Stage 273

Seed Stage Portfolio Cofounder B2B 273

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 7, 2022

Marcel Petitpas (04:22): Yeah, it, it's a really tough question because so much of this comes down to the nuance of the business model, but the way that I encourage people to think about this is number one, focus on four key areas of the business. You low value at the bottom. And generally that comes down to two things.

Cofounder 94

Cofounder Hosting Networking Software Review 94

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2018

We dove deep into how this investment thesis extends to major verticals of consumer spending like entertainment , clothing , and home. We think there are two main categories of Everyday Economy B2B startups: enabling layers and pervasive tools. Types of B2B Everyday Economy Companies. Let me explain. 1) Enabling Layers.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Vertical Portfolio 120

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts. We developed Scaleworks venture finance loans to fill a need we saw for our own B2B SaaS companies. ARR of $500K+.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Many tools designed for B2B marketing in general are also relevant to investors. I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Lean Case provides standard business models & metrics, so you can apply a standard approach to business planning, modeling, and profitability tracking.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

The Next Web

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This is in part because these businesses are unencumbered by legacy constraints that had previously been hardwired into the companies and industries these startups are trying to disrupt. One such business model is the “online marketplace,” an entirely new business category not possible (at scale) before the Internet.

B2C 136

B2C B2B Demand Vertical 136

Mucker Lab

MAY 1, 2013

From the outside, they are vertically integrated challengers to decades if not hundred-years old incumbents. Turns out, for whatever reason – cultural, business model, leadership, even bad luck – many incumbents have yet to figure out what to do with software, always on connectivity, and technology.

Software 107

Software Silicon Valley Los Angeles Columbus 107

Rob Go

JULY 11, 2013

Here are a couple examples from our portfolio: Vertical Communities: One of the exciting attributes of GrabCAD in the early days was its rapidly growing, engaged community of mechanical engineers. As a vertical community, the business of GrabCAD was never going to look like that of a social network or social media company.

Distribution 66

Distribution Vertical Viral B2B 66

ConversionXL

APRIL 22, 2015

Let’s say you run a B2B site, and drive your visitors toward a quote request page. It’s proven to work across industries and business models. B2B and B2C. SaaS, ecommerce, lead gen, affiliate models. Some things and places matter much more than others.

Analytics 48

Analytics Technical Review Conversion Framework 48

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 27, 2020 A B2B tech company, Flugauto is developing a world-class UAV platform for aerial delivery of industrial cargo for the energy industry. B2B customers simply book on their platform and sit back until the goods are delivered. What the Flugauto system looks like.

San Francisco 65

San Francisco Cofounder Georgia B2B 65

Hearpreneur

JUNE 24, 2022

A best practice when choosing a business name is that it should make it clear to people what you do while also leaving you plenty of room to maneuver and make changes to your business model or niche positioning over time. So, the word vertical is what I have been looking for. 16- I coined my business name.

Naming 120

Naming Entrepreneur South America Social Media 120

Hippoland

OCTOBER 16, 2016

These are products that can and should generate revenue right out of the gates in both B2B and consumer ideas. Obviously within this category there are a LOT of verticals that are looked at very different — everything from e-commerce to B2B SaaS to marketplaces. But, you need to be growing FAST.

Startup 48

Startup Vertical Early Stage Bootstrapping 48

Hunter Walker

MAY 20, 2018

Glossy focuses on the changing nature of the fashion and beauty industries as they collide with digital technology, new business models, and the need for sustainability and inclusivity. HW: What are some other digital media businesses you admire? We’ve since expanded under Digiday Media to have other brands.

PR 64

PR Media Differentiation Audience 64

Hippoland

AUGUST 8, 2018

In other words, if you can get 1000 people to come to your website consistently for under $5, then this business model works for you. Or second time founders focus on lucrative verticals that pay more per eyeball or focus on ad formats that pay more (such as email newsletter sponsorships). 2) B2B startups have high margins.

Founder 48

Founder Sales Cycle Affiliate Retention 48

Hippoland

AUGUST 8, 2018

In other words, if you can get 1000 people to come to your website consistently for under $5, then this business model works for you. Or second time founders focus on lucrative verticals that pay more per eyeball or focus on ad formats that pay more (such as email newsletter sponsorships). 2) B2B startups have high margins.

Founder 48

Founder Sales Cycle Affiliate Retention 48

VC Cafe

MAY 21, 2024

Big tech firms are integrating GenAI into many existing tools, B2B and consumer facing, so this is something founders should watch out for Who owns the Gen AI platform? (by AI Agents and Vertical Opportunities AI agents represent a prime example of application-layer innovation. Potential areas include: Gaming – eg.

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Generative AI ChatGPT Vertical B2B 97

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

– Mike [link] Reply Jeff Skinner , on May 24, 2010 at 9:28 am said: Steve, you don’t know me though I use your ‘Customer Development process’ video in my classes (Entrepreneurship at London Business School). Jeff skinner Faculty, London Business School. Can we touch base on this.

Software Review 110

Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110