View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Everybody has known that for awhile, even without perusing a prospectus. To be clear Airbnb posted a GAAP profit in Q3 2020 of over $200M which is impressive given travel remains materially depressed due to COVID. But even with this profitable Q3, on a trailing twelve months (TTM) basis Airbnb has a GAAP net loss of >$1 billion.

North America 401

North America IPO Prospectus Europe 401

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Smart entrepreneurs are just now starting to look at this option again, due to its unpredictability and the challenges of running a public company. Yet they still see warning lights in many geographies around the world, due to political uncertainties. The M&A alternative looks simple by comparison.

IPO 218

IPO SEC Prospectus Technical Review 218

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2019

Smart entrepreneurs are just now starting to look at this option again, due to its unpredictability and the challenges of running a public company. Too many startups have experienced early financial losses and technical glitches, like Uber and the Zynga IPO a while back, which antagonized individual investors and startup executives as well.

IPO 210

IPO SEC Prospectus Startup 210

Gust

JANUARY 31, 2013

The move came as a shock to many in the tech business community, in which we’ve become accustomed to real-time disclosure by company executives through social media. To understand the SEC’s point of view , it’s necessary to review the principles underlying securities law in the United States.

SEC 158

SEC Prospectus United States Technical Review 158

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Smart entrepreneurs now avoid this option like the plague, due to its unpredictability and the challenges of running a public company. In addition, huge amounts of executive time are required, as well as hits to key operational, accounting, and communication processes. The M&A alternative looks simple by comparison.

IPO 120

IPO SEC Prospectus Startup 120

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

I asked Michael Hoffman, Partner and General Counsel of Feenix, how he compared his firm with tech-enabled Merchant Cash Advance companies, e.g., Clearbanc , C2FO , Shopify Capital , etc. At maturity, which is typically 3 to 5 years, any unpaid amount of the cap is due. Investor prospectus . He said, . “[W]e

Revenue 60

Revenue Term Sheet Founder Technical Review 60

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

I have a few contractors to do the technical side of my work and a customer support person, but that’s it. As I said, I have a very small operation and I’m able to make much more than the average person. I didn’t have a contractor doing technical things for me. DOING DUE DILIGENCE. I’m the content creator.

Technical Review 82

Technical Review Software Review Prospectus Audience 82