Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Find extra value in “smart” money Many early stage companies seek out money wherever they can find it, often from dozens of angel investors, and worry about attracting more strategic investors down the line. The “Seed Round” is critical because it’s in this round that you establish your board and corporate governance.

Strategic Investors 49

Strategic Investors Austin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 49

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2009

The first is a “board member.&# This is a person who had legal, corporate governance rights to vote on initiatives that require board approval. The third scenario I’ve seen is with “strategic&# investors. I’ll cover strategic investors in a different post.

Advisory Board 215

Advisory Board Strategic Investors Venture Capital Later Stage 215

Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Sources of Capital for Startup Entrepreneurs – The primary sources of cash for new companies are (1) self (the entrepreneurs’ resources), (2) government grants, (3) friends and family, (4) angel investors and Super Angels , (5) venture capitalists and (6) strategic investors.

SBIR 120

SBIR Startup New York City Angel Investor 120

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Further, not only does substantial value accrue to the community but control and governance over the underlying technology and protocol accrues to the community and token holders as well. We typically advise our portfolio companies to avoid taking on strategic investors at an early stage for this very reason. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Further, not only does substantial value accrue to the community but control and governance over the underlying technology and protocol accrues to the community and token holders as well. We typically advise our portfolio companies to avoid taking on strategic investors at an early stage for this very reason. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

A corporate investor can provide diversity on the Board as someone who thinks differently from independent VCs. Corporate venture funds are often referred to as ‘strategic’ investors because of the unique benefits they bring to the table. Some corporate funds lead rounds and take board seats, others don’t.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Venture Partners, and strategic investors salesforce.com and SAP. One of his older partners said, “What if the US government allowed the Internet to be commercialised?” The government has been very clear that this is an academic project, they’ll never allow commercial use.” Strength in experience.

Europe 114

Europe Entrepreneur United States San Francisco 114