Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

For angel groups, the distinction between groups and VCs on this issue is dwindling, especially as angel groups do bigger rounds of financing.   Note that this applies only to earl stage Series A-type equity financings and assumes no cash dividends are paid to investors. . This is why a bottom up approach is more credible.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Valuing any company can be difficult because it requires a degree of forecasting future growth & competition and ultimately the profits of the organization. But if you’re a seed investor and you’re worried that the A-round won’t get done if your post-money is too high you suddenly start paying less.

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Professor VC

MARCH 11, 2013

I wrote a post forecasting the demise of the conference, Are DEMO's days numbered? I'm surprised it is still around in 2013, but am sure the selectivity criteria has changed to whoever is willing to pay. The Launch Festival was Jason Calacanis' response to the pay-to-play of DEMO and other similar conferences.

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