Business Model Cost Partner Syndication 
View from Seed
APRIL 14, 2020
I think you’ll also see more intentional syndication of seed and series A rounds with like-minded co-investors teaming up together and splitting rounds more intentionally. But the risk to founders is that these investors may not be very committed partners and might quickly disengage if things go sideways. Business Models and Sectors.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 21, 2023
Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Find a major customer, or a complimentary business, who sees such value in your idea that they are willing to give you an advance on royalty payments to complete your development. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Solicit venture capital investors.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2020
Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Find a major customer, or a complimentary business, who sees such value in your idea that they are willing to give you an advance on royalty payments to complete your development. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Solicit venture capital investors.
David Teten
JANUARY 19, 2021
(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. Similar to the explosion of seed funds in the past decade, we (and some limited partners too ) believe these Flexible VCs are on the forefront of what will become a major segment of the venture ecosystem. FLEXIBLE VC VS. OTHER VENTURE CAPITAL MODELS.
View from Seed
APRIL 30, 2015
It can be lower cost and can either buy more time or accelerate growth. It’s generally got a lower cost compared to equity capital and can help support growth. Use good judgment, talk to your co-founders/investors/lawyers, and partner with a bank that values transparency and relationships such as SVB.].
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Find a major customer, or a complimentary business, who sees such value in your idea that they are willing to give you an advance on royalty payments to complete your development. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Solicit venture capital investors.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Find a major customer, or a complimentary business, who sees such value in your idea that they are willing to give you an advance on royalty payments to complete your development. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Solicit venture capital investors.
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