Steve Blank

JUNE 11, 2013

For many entrepreneurs “raising money” has replaced “building a sustainable business” as their goal. Entrepreneurs need to think about 1) when to raise money, 2) why to raise money and 3) who to take money from, 4) the consequences of raising money. What is an IRR? Not all that glitters is gold. William Shakespeare.

Venture Capital 335

Venture Capital IRR Liquidity Event Business Model 335

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

See Why Are Revenue-Based Investors Investing in Women & Diverse Entrepreneurs? This causes the cost of capital for Flexible VC, often calculated through IRR (similar to an interest rate), can be higher than that of venture debt or traditional RBI. Governance. Less established regulatory framework. . Emily Campbell, Esq.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Steve Blank

JUNE 11, 2013

For many entrepreneurs “raising money” has replaced “building a sustainable business” as their goal. Entrepreneurs need to think about 1) when to raise money, 2) why to raise money and 3) who to take money from, 4) the consequences of raising money. What is an IRR? Not all that glitters is gold. William Shakespeare.

Venture Capital 227

Venture Capital IRR Liquidity Event Business Model 227

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

Or if you’re a VC raising from LPs you have to list all of your deals, your investment value, your carrying value, your multiples, your IRRs, TVPIs, DPIs, etc along with net cashflows plus your previous LPAs. Most entrepreneurs (and VCs raising from LPs) think this means progress. Entrepreneur : “Sure. It doesn’t. No problem.

Cap Table 336

Cap Table Due Diligence Forecast Churn Rate 336

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

His latest venture, Bharosa, was sold to Oracle for a 6X multiple in 3 years to his angel investors, a sweet close to triple digit IRR. We dont know the end of the story, but they have built a real business with hundres of machines sold to gyms all over the world along with government contracts for military purchases.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Angel Investor 28

Growthink Blog

MARCH 29, 2010

Government bureaucracy does not equal economic prosperity. In addition to pursuing your dreams, you will also be doing more to create jobs than the government ever will. If you don't know how, or need inspiration, read Entrepreneur, Inc. Actually, opposites do NOT attract. Click here to learn more. Grow A Business.

IRR 59

IRR Entrepreneur Washington Government 59

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

A huge cleantech boom occurred and battery companies like A123 went public along with biofuels companies like Amyris, Gevo, and others, though in retrospect this was more of a bubble driven by unsustainable government subsidies (A123 is bankrupt and the biofuels companies trade at a fraction of their IPO valuation). So at a fund level (e.g.

LP 154

LP Portfolio Venture Capital IRR 154