Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2010

We discussed whether investing in the second largest player in a category makes sense given that Groupon is 10x the revenue, 3.5x But LivingSocial is reportedly doing around $180,000 per day in gross revenue. If this figure is accurate – it’s certainly a very large business even when you look at net revenues.

IPO 236

IPO .Net Venture Capital Strategic Investors 236

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

You have to be selected to present and it is typically reserved for companies that have already raised early-stage capital and are well into revenue growth. Banks are particularly helpful with raising money from “strategic&# investors, which often means corporate investors such as Intuit, SAP, AMD, Salesforce.com and the like.

IPO 242

IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. It is most often a win-win for both you and the strategic partner.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

Bento Box – our mobile-friendly website was created by them to help drive revenue and customers. BS: I would like an effective tool for creating easy-to-use costing tools (i.e: However, I would like idiot-proof ways to watch all our costs in real time – and with little or no math skills!

Caching 73

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 73

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

Bento Box – our mobile-friendly website was created by them to help drive revenue and customers. BS: I would like an effective tool for creating easy-to-use costing tools (i.e: However, I would like idiot-proof ways to watch all our costs in real time – and with little or no math skills!

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 48

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. Do not expect grand valuations of your enterprise from these professional angels.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Put yourself in these entrepreneurs’ shoes – you launch a great product or service today, usage is growing, revenue is nil or minimal, and cocktail party chatter and buzz are at its highest. One other factor for entrepreneurs to look at is the opportunity cost or the time you spend on one venture.

Net Present Value 60

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 60

BeyondVC

JANUARY 10, 2004

Yes, I know I may be oversimplifying, but the point I want to make is that revenue does not equal profit, especially when many of the new growth areas that technology companies are pursuing have single digit margins as a starting point. From a strategic investor perspective this makes a ton of sense-more Intel chips in the home.

Strategic Investors 60

Strategic Investors IPO Channel Global 60

VC Cafe

APRIL 15, 2024

The creation of content, but especially the sharing of content became a zero cost game. These platforms, leveraging vast amounts of user data, were able to offer targeted advertising solutions that were both more effective and appealing to advertisers, significantly eroding the ad revenue streams that publishers had relied on.

Generative AI 142

Generative AI Media Artificial Inteligence Vertical 142