Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

On the IT side of VC investing, we’ve seen countless waves crest and fall… mainframes to minicomputer/workstation, workstation to PC, copper to optical networking, client/server software to cloud, the fabless semiconductor model, magnetic tape to hard drive, etc. What’s Your Favorite Future?

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Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

thebarefootvc

MAY 8, 2012

No matter how capable and experienced, an entrepreneur needs as many trusted, networked and experienced eyes and ears to help her navigate through this dynamic market. If there is an opportunity to bring in a syndicate partner that will add exponential value, it would be foolish to not include them.

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Venture Capital Syndication Syndicate Bandwidth 78

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo!, If we got an offer to raise $25 million to grow would she take it or be too worried about exit price, dilution, valuation expectations, etc. Oh, the conferences.

Cofounder 374

Cofounder Syndicate Syndication Early Stage 374

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Particular application in impact capital.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Haystack

AUGUST 18, 2019

They’ve all accepted that this is a new world of capital abundance and that the pistons driving the global economy are technology and network effects. On this dimension, most seed funds can’t even compete on network, brand, or the cost of capital. You lose way more than you win. You wait the longest for liquidity.

Seed Stage 108

Seed Stage Cap Table Early Stage Malaysia 108

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

One of my comments was that we would likely see more institutionalization of angel groups and syndication of deals among groups. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? My facebook can beat up your facebook. The theme of the event was angel investment trends for 2008. ► January. (1).

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Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

View from Seed

JANUARY 28, 2016

On Wednesday, my partner David wrote about how we’ve been using our office space (and network and other resources) to support pre-seed companies. This is the best time to fundraise because that’s when you are able to command a meaningfully higher valuation for your next round to minimize your own dilution.

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Cofounder Finance Founder Syndicate 120