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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. As two fund managers employing Flexible VC, we think it is a healthy addition to the ecosystem and will yield more predictable and stable healthy returns for investors. Novel Growth Partners, Lighter Capital, Rev Up, Corl, Flow Capital. Of the Inc.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. In 2019 we partnered with several revenue-based lending providers, effectively creating a marketplace. “. Alternative Capital. “ You qualify if you have $5k+ MRR. Bigfoot Capital.

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Liquidity for Venture Backed Companies Still Comes Largely in One Flavor—Cash Acquisitions

Pascal's View

Denis Dougherty of Intersouth Partners was recently interviewed by Brian Gormley of The Wall Street Journal on the decade-long liquidity crisis that continues to plague the venture capital industry.

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Unintended Consequences: When SAFE and Convertible Notes Go Awry

Pascal's View

The easiest way to do so is via SAFE notes, due to their simplicity, “available online” documentation, no major covenants established to protect the investors, no governance implications at the board level, etc. All of these items are postponed until the elusive priced equity round. It’s going to be great!”.

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Take only “smart money” investments

Berkonomics

We have previously made the case that professional investors demand more in the form of restrictive covenants and lower valuations. In a number of cases, these VC partners have made the difference between success and failure or at least growth vs. stagnation. This statement could be considered controversial.

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Take only “smart money” investments

Berkonomics

We have previously made the case that professional investors demand more in the form of restrictive covenants and lower valuations. In a number of cases, these VC partners have made the difference between success and failure or at least growth vs. stagnation. This statement could be considered controversial.

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How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm

David Teten

It’s hard enough to get a job at a venture capital or private equity firm; it’s even more complex to join as a Partner. Sean Seton-Rogers, Partner, Profounders Capital, breaks the conversation into three areas: Control: voting/veto for new deals, share of management company. So assessing fit is critical.