Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

  Groups of investors usually cannot afford to try this kind of stuff; their deal flow dries up.    Groups of investors usually cannot afford to try this kind of stuff; their deal flow dries up.  Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money.

Wisconsin 60

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David Teten

APRIL 1, 2021

A true industry luminary will help in deal flow & differentiation . These folks are rare, expensive, and often have multiple side obligations (book deals, speaking engagements, etc.). The ability to answer quickly and confidently when your business model is having holes poked in it during diligence is really powerful.

Private Equity 78

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

She answered, ‘We see a lot of deals.’ I said we had a lot of deal flow. Chris Dixon, Partner, A16Z, observes , “Success in VC is probably 10% about picking, and 90% about sourcing the right deals and having entrepreneurs choose your firm as a partner”. Kushim manages your deal flow and track portfolio performance.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2011

billion jump in funding over the same quarter of 2010 with a similar number of deals, so it clearly shows a trend to larger deal sizes for fewer startups. To me, this indicates that venture capitalists (VCs) are looking for business, but not from first-time startups. That represents a $1.5 Line up a winning team.

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Venture Capital Revenue Elevator Pitch Silicon Valley 233

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We are taking a mathematical (weighted coefficients estimation, probabilistic modelling, etc), human-system hybrid approach to early stage investing through this tool. We believe this way we can extrapolate insights for our particular business model (portfolio operator VC fund) previously missed out.”.

Early Stage 60

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The best introductions come from people who have brought good deal flows to investors in the past. Initially, you can approach an investor soliciting advice on something specific, such as feedback on your marketing & sales approach, business model, or long-term product vision.

Due Diligence 161

Due Diligence Venture Capital Deal Flow Social Media 161

Version One Ventures

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

We can whittle down those 30,000 companies to a more manageable number by filtering for business models, regions, state, co-investors, Twitter mentions, Facebook likes, LinkedIn connections, iTunes downloads, unique website visitors, and/or other criteria that align with our investment thesis. Be thesis-driven. Manage your time wisely.

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Gust

AUGUST 27, 2014

Most are somewhere in between, focusing primarily on early-stage, high-growth companies with scalable business models. Benefits of joining a group include pooling deal flow, capital, domain expertise, and investing experience. These are typically Internet-enabled, or consumer products, or medical devices.

Angel Investor 133

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

“I pre-stage my investments by developing my own ideas of great business models & frameworks — when I meet a founder doing something similar I can make a quick decision,&# says Craig. When you get a Chris Sacca, or a Dave Morin, or a Chris Dixon on board first, it’s going to lead to a lot of deal flow.&#

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 28, 2011

On July 1, 2006, commenting on the Indian startup scenario, I had written a blog post called Too Much Money, Too Few Deals. Today, the Indian scenario has improved greatly, but still the issue of lack of a mature deal flow remains.

Incubator 128

Incubator Silicon Valley Malaysia Entrepreneur 128

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. Has going through the process of trying to raise capital impacted your vision and strategy for your business? If so, how?

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 27, 2011

Unlike Lean startups, their priority isn't to learn in order to create a scalable business model. Flips, on the other hand, thrive on trends: what better time for an entrepreneur to create a startup than when valuations are up, investments are quick, exits are plenty and deal flow is increase? 1: Find a Simple Idea.

Lean 144

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. This experience prompted us to prioritize building the Yip Yap Kids app with a “bring your own device” subscription based business model. Why do you do what you do?

Startup 108

Startup Texas Angel Investor Mobile 108

Austin Startup

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Techstars funds all types of startups, working across all verticals, applying all types of business models. Investors connect with Techstars to gain access to quality deal flow. SURVIVR (Dallas, TX) Brian Hoang, CEO SURVIVR is a VR training platform to help first responders improve decision-making and response times.

Austin 62

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 21, 2006

The investor does not want to be critical, is concerned he may be incorrect, and worries about protecting his reputation-based deal flow. The investor does not want to be critical, is concerned he may be incorrect, and worries about protecting his reputation-based deal flow. Books I Like. Resources for startups.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Warrant Angel Investor Deal Flow 60

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 4, 2009

My blog post on this topic a year ago was a bit tongue in cheek ( VCs and Deal Flow ), but only a bit. It's easier to say no when you have concerns about the market, the business model or the price. My dilemma becomes more acute when I try to explain why I am saying "no".

Deal Flow 39

Deal Flow Business Model Entrepreneur Management 39

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 11, 2014

Edwin: Oh sorry, so the business model. Edwin: The business model is that the organizer has to pay. And so professional angels that have access to real deal flow? ” So people who are great and have good deal flow have the ability to not have to take as much risk. Your RPU is too low.

Technical Cofounder 220

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Rather than going through their networks or targeting specific sectors for deal flow, they are going to rely on an algorithm to select companies. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases.

San Jose 28

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www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

August 2010 Two years ago I wrote about what I called " a huge, unexploitedopportunity in startup funding :" the growing disconnect betweenVCs, whose current business model requires them to invest largeamounts, and a large class of startups that need less than theyused to. Get funded by Y Combinator.

Startup 93

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

As dollars flowed into the industry, cooperation was replaced by competition, to the detriment of deal flow, due diligence, ability to add value and, of course, returns. There are five key risks in any deal: Market, Product (a/k/a technology), Management, Business Model, and Capital.

Venture Capital 70

Venture Capital SBIC Technical Review Silicon Valley 70

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

If you can't afford it, then your firm model is broken and you should get out of the business. Vetting deal flow is part of the job. Your network never signed up to do your outsourced job for you. If you can't handle the cold inbound, hire some help.

Founder 103

Founder Conversion Naming Term Sheet 103

David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The results were more diverse inbound deal flow, and which we assessed using a neutral filter. I am in the business of investing in world-class founders building world-class companies, and they don’t necessarily have to be Ivy-league educated white men in hoodies. Invest in business models that otherwise could not access VC.

Venture Capital 60

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David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

2) Business model-defined funds. B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . They exist as heuristics, but at the end of the day, deal flow trumps everything. In the battle for deal flow, the thesis is at the core of a fund’s value proposition. 3) Geography-defined funds.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital Deal Flow 78