Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

Just 3 years ago there was talk of institutional investors “not being able to write small enough checks.” Because this is all VCs do and if we intend to work with all of our fellow VCs and entrepreneurs when the rain ends and the sun shines again our reputations matter greatly. The iPhone was released.

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

David Teten

JULY 12, 2017

When I meet with other VCs, family offices, and other institutional investors, the most common question I get is: “What are the highest-potential companies in your portfolio which are raising now?” These all help to maintain the firms’ brand awareness, and I get a lot of useful market insight from these conversations.

Syndicate 60

Syndicate Syndication Institutional Investors LP 60

David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

Conduct an honest self-evaluation: can you realistically raise money from institutional investors, or should you focus on high net worths/family offices? Institutional investors in funds are typically conservative. Build your own network, rather than counting on a placement agent. lawyers, bankers, accountants.)”

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

I had coffee with an entrepreneur friend the other day who is in the early stages of putting a company together, and he recounted how his informal conversations with a venture capitalist had quickly escalated into a full partner pitch in just a few weeks. Make connections to people who will be able to improve your business in some way.

Early Stage 123

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 123

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

I had coffee with an entrepreneur friend the other day who is in the early stages of putting a company together, and he recounted how his informal conversations with a venture capitalist had quickly escalated into a full partner pitch in just a few weeks. Make connections to people who will be able to improve your business in some way.

Early Stage 121

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 121

Up and Running

MARCH 21, 2016

Here are 11 tips from the Young Entrepreneur Council that will help you attract the eye of an angel investor or a VC, and make your business a more appealing investment. Try the “soft sell” via networking. If they seem interested in your business, they will keep the conversation going,” says Diana. Not necessarily.

Cofounder 60

Cofounder Metrics Angel Investor Silicon Valley 60

Austin Startup

JUNE 4, 2017

His team was fantastic, they were fair, they helped provide us with a good foundation for other investors to participate in. Having a reputable lead not only helps with establishing terms, it helps to get other investors to participate. Early on I decided that finding a lead first was important and I aimed high. Remember that.

Austin 54

Austin Institutional Investors Angel Groups Deal Flow 54