VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

Investment bank Drake Star Partners published a report on the gaming investment and M&A activity in the first half of 2022. The merger of Unity and Ironsource (a $4.4 While mobile game revenue was down 6.6% Others like Peloton, also experimenting with adding gaming as an engagement mechanism with their customers.

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Forecast IP Mobile Acquisition 190

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue).

Angel Investor 313

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 313

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue).

Angel Investor 370

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 370

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 18, 2009

We had been working on a merger between BuildOnline and a competitor called iScraper. The first came from the CEO of iScraper telling me that they would not be able to complete the deal – their investor, Apax Partners, had decided not to proceed despite verbal assurances that they would. .&# (quote via David Fishman ).

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Germany Entrepreneur Merger Los Angeles 298

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 17, 2015

In the first stage the Outpost focusses on networking and partnering in the Innovation Cluster in which it is based (i.e. Stage 1: Networking and Partnering – the Technology Connectors. In addition to getting plugged into the ecosystem’s network, the first role of the Outpost is to partner. In what order?

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Incubator Acquisition Business Model 120

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Each VC firm/partner has a different spin on what to weigh more.) Five Quarters of Profitability During the 1980’s and through the mid 1990’s startups going public had to do something that most companies today never heard of – they had to show a track record of increasing revenue and consistent profitability.

Silicon Valley 236

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 236

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2013

Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came quickly. Fresh customer base. Marty Zwilling.

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Merger Acquisition Startup Bandwidth 243

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The $130 million Series D investment round was co-led by New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners and Hanaco Venture Capital. The new Series D round includes $100 million in primary and $30 million in secondary funding, elevating Lightricks’s total funding to $335 million. Platform and Scaling Vision.

Private Equity 142

Private Equity Developer Venture Capital Merger 142

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

So a lot of times we'll help, 'em understand they wanna buy controllership work, which is just the, you know, the full on financial cash movement of all of their revenue through all of their systems. They do get more complicated as you get larger, but really, uh, revenue recognition is a phrase. A lot of them are trying to maintain.

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CPA Technical Review Revenue Forecast 85

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

At its essence, it’s all about creating opportunities and cultivating relationships that will help you increase revenue streams, reach new customers, or expand into different markets for your Topanga, California business. It is an ongoing process that requires dedication, hard work, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

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Developer Reputation Merger Audience 120

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

If you have a deal that is related to bringing in sales and you do want to have a perpetual compensation you can use some version of a Lehman Formula that incentives the person upfront as they are bringing in revenue for you, then caps it off on an ongoing basis. Balance the risks to your reputation. In Advance vs. Arrears.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission Non-disclosure Agreement Due Diligence 164

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2016

But in my experience as a startup advisor, too many entrepreneurs get stuck there, and always find excuses for not really exploring mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and alliance alternatives. Of course, they all prefer cash, but some may work for future revenue or startup equity. Investigate strategic alliance alternatives.

Merger 120

Merger Intellectual Property Startup Acquisition 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2018

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue).

Angel Investor 184

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 184

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

by Jeff Stark, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo. Watch out for complex areas such as accounting for revenue, inventory, contingencies, equity instruments and consolidation. Jeff Stark is an Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo. Books and records.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. Fresh customer base.

Entrepreneur 249

Entrepreneur Merger Bandwidth Acquisition 249

VC Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2024

M&A/ Exits – This situation is compounded by a narrowing window for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPOs). Discount Unicorns – Tiger Global opened its entire portfolio for individual bids in order to provide liquidity to its limited partners, often selling stakes in unicorns at steep discounts.

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IPO Valuation Israel Private Equity 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2010

Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. Fresh customer base. Marty Zwilling.

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Acquisition Merger Startup Bandwidth 214

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2014

Aggressive revenue projections and growth rate. Revenue in the fifth year should be at least $20 million, with a growth rate average of 100% per year. In other words, revenue projections are not the place to be too conservative or wildly optimistic. Gross margins greater than 50%. Show red ink to match your funding request.

Liquidity Event 249

Liquidity Event Equity Venture Capital Merger 249

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Is third-year revenue of $10M good or bad? VC partners are in the business of deploying money, and, within the boundaries of their capital, in chunks as large as possible. Large deals take the same management time and attention as smaller ones and are a better use of partner resources. Ownership of 1.222% means nothing.

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Term Sheet Technical Review Due Diligence Merger 48

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It remains to be seen what the outcomes will be in 2022 as the exit markets are less active and the IPO window is closed, but assuming the merger gets approved, we’ve already seen Activision’s $70 billion acquisition by Microsoft and Twitter’s potential $40 billion takeover by Elon Musk. The Consumer VC.

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B2C Israel IPO B2B 104

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2017

This is not only to prevent your clients and partners from being caught off-guard by the rebranded communication, but to also get critical feedback from them during the transition process. HP Merger With Compaq. This strategy is essentially dependent on your motivation behind the exercise. Let us look at a few real-world scenarios.

Merger 124

Merger Campaign PR Software 124

Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2019

The high cost of marketing, salaries, appliances, ambiance, and so on will dry up incoming revenue instantly. And it would help to remember that profitability isn’t going to be gained from revenue generated by occasional or casual dining. Attend events to scout for any opportunities of vertical and horizontal mergers and tie-ups.

Technical Review 86

Technical Review SBA Merger Customer 86

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. Fresh customer base.

Startup 232

Startup Merger Bandwidth Acquisition 232

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2015

Image via Pixabay.com Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came quickly. Fresh customer base.

Merger 120

Merger Acquisition Differentiation Channel 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2014

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue).

Angel Investor 232

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 232

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2013

Aggressive revenue projections and growth rate. Revenue in the fifth year should be at least $20 million, with a growth rate average of 100% per year. In other words, revenue projections are not the place to be too conservative or wildly optimistic. Gross margins greater than 50%. Show red ink to match your funding request.

Liquidity Event 243

Liquidity Event Startup Equity Venture Capital 243

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. In this section, you need to be passionate about revenue, profit, and volume growth. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Exit strategy.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2012

In this section, you need to be passionate about recurring revenue, profit margin, and volume growth. Marketing, sales, and partners. Project both revenues and expense totals for next five years, and past three years. What is the planned exit strategy (IPO, merger, sale, including likely candidates)? Exit strategy.

Elevator Pitch 247

Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy Burn Rate Merger 247

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

He is a co-founder and managing partner of Relationship Impact , a consulting firm focused on helping great leaders build great leadership teams. So, my partner, my boss had a strong vision for what he wanted the firm to look like. It was an entrepreneurial venture but we bought it with two passive partners. Knock on wood.

Leadership 76

Leadership Developer Curation Hiring 76

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Based on performance over the last year, the two halves are approximately equal in revenue and operating profit. The bad news (for HP) first: - Confusion and uncertainty among many of HP’s channel partners and customers. TBR believes there are both positive and negative consequences to the separation.

Merger 171

Merger Channel Social Network Stock 171

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2016

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue).

Matching 120

Matching Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. In this section, you need to be passionate about revenue, profit, and volume growth. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Exit strategy.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Gust

AUGUST 10, 2014

Aggressive revenue projections and growth rate. Revenue in the fifth year should be at least $20 million, with a growth rate average of 100% per year. In other words, revenue projections are not the place to be too conservative or wildly optimistic. Gross margins greater than 50%. Show red ink to match your funding request.

Liquidity Event 176

Liquidity Event Equity Venture Capital Merger 176

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

At this stage, your startup better be selling a commercial offering, have price and cost validated, with significant customer sales and a real revenue stream. This normally means more then 30 employees, and more then $1 million in revenue. Lesser amounts remain in the angel realm. Growth stage. Exit stage.

Investment Bankers 241

Investment Bankers Venture Capital Startup Initial Public Offering 241

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2011

In this section, you need to be passionate about recurring revenue, profit margin, and volume growth. Marketing, sales, and partners. Project both revenues and expense totals for next five years, and past three years. What is the planned exit strategy (IPO, merger, sale, including likely candidates)? Exit strategy.

Elevator Pitch 234

Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy Burn Rate Merger 234

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As investors in SRS Acquiom and members of Pledge 1%, we are excited about the creative idea the two organizations have come up with to increase charitable giving as a result of merger transactions. It’s a thankless task and a number of years ago my partner Jason Mendelson helped create SRS Acquiom to address this.

Merger 70

Merger Design Revenue Partner 70

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2010

In this section, you need to be passionate about recurring revenue, profit margin, and volume growth. Marketing, sales, and partners. Project both revenues and expense totals for next five years, and past three years. What is the planned exit strategy (IPO, merger, sale, including likely candidates)? Exit strategy.

Elevator Pitch 235

Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy Burn Rate Merger 235