Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Early stage entrepreneurs will also still likely value experienced advice on company-building from seasoned venture capitalists. We typically advise our portfolio companies to avoid taking on strategic investors at an early stage for this very reason. Fuzzy Governance. Seeking Liquidity.

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Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Rather, Harrison achieved enormous success as an entrepreneur. Founding and taking two companies public is a massive feat, which very few entrepreneurs have achieved. Most venture investors are looking at hundreds of opportunities, so you've got to clearly have an edge." Even if you're a great entrepreneur (e.g.,

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. plated recipes, employee hours, fixed fees). How did it all begin?

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BeyondVC

OCTOBER 8, 2003

The term sheet that the company signed was led by a strategic investor and contingent on finding another VC as a co-lead. While he had some strong interest, no other VC or purely financially driven investor was willing to step up at that price. So what can other entrepreneurs learn from this? VCs like sweat equity.

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Sweat Equity Term Sheet Bankruptcy Salary 60

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 8, 2003

The term sheet that the company signed was led by a strategic investor and contingent on finding another VC as a co-lead. While he had some strong interest, no other VC or purely financially driven investor was willing to step up at that price. So what can other entrepreneurs learn from this? VCs like sweat equity.

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Sweat Equity Term Sheet Bankruptcy Salary 60

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. " Similarly, I have graphically represented the choices an entrepreneur has to make in the continuing saga of build or flip.

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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. " Similarly, I have graphically represented the choices an entrepreneur has to make in the continuing saga of build or flip.

Net Present Value 60

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 60

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). These people are true founders and entrepreneurs just like any venture backed company. plated recipes, employee hours, fixed fees). How did it all begin?

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 48

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

From September 22nd-26th, tech companies throughout Austin will welcome local and visiting entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about the startup scene in Austin. The summit is a full day of programming to help inspire, engage and elevate female entrepreneurs and tech professionals.

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www.mattbartus.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

They had a strategic investor in the wings that wanted to invest, but the company thought they could get a higher valuation from the strategic. So they sold all the shares at a $10 million pre-money, but gave the investors enough warrants to drive down their effective pre-money valuation (as closely as possible) to $7 million.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

And entrepreneurs are working hard to make sure they have as many VC names and famous angels on their cap table for signaling value. I call this collecting logos because it seems that having fancy brands to brag about trumps the logic of maximizing the value of your investor. VCs turn down entrepreneurs every day.

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