Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The main drivers, from our viewpoint, are: Many tech entrepreneurs no longer view venture capital as an inevitability in their growth path, and have grown skeptical of the traditional “growth at all costs” mindset found in many startup circles; and An increasing number of VCs are growing comfortable with LLCs. But not all VCs think that way.

Delaware 48

Delaware LLC Startup Silicon Valley 48

Hippoland

JANUARY 23, 2018

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. Power is in the hands of the entrepreneur.

Early Stage 48

Early Stage Convertible Security Seed Stage SEC 48

Hippoland

JANUARY 23, 2018

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. Power is in the hands of the entrepreneur.

Early Stage 48

Early Stage Convertible Security Seed Stage SEC 48

Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) This is great for blockchain entrepreneurs. So being able to raise in tranches is actually a good option to have because it gives entrepreneurs more flexibility in how they raise. And that’s life!

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Valuation Equity Convertible Security 48

Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) This is great for blockchain entrepreneurs. So being able to raise in tranches is actually a good option to have because it gives entrepreneurs more flexibility in how they raise. And that’s life!

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Valuation Equity Convertible Security 48

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

A few months ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who is a successful serial entrepreneur. And companies typically have $2m-$3m revenue runrate at this point. 4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities.

Pre-Money Valuation 90

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 90

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

A few months ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who is a successful serial entrepreneur. And companies typically have $2m-$3m revenue runrate at this point. 4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities.

Pre-Money Valuation 48

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 48