VC Adventure

JUNE 14, 2022

Indeed, many firms even institutionalize the practice of providing help to portfolio companies through extensive platforms that may include PR, talent, marketing, technical, and other help (sometimes offered for free, sometimes offered ads a pay-for-service, but often at below-market rates for those services).

Technical Review 150

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 28, 2022

It helps you pick the right partners and service portfolio for your business. When you collaborate with an outsourcing partner to handle your IT functions, you must invest in excellent back-and-forth communications with them. You can do the best by deploying new systems and letting the support partner operate and maintain them.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Partner Reputation Portfolio 147

David Teten

JULY 25, 2011

Our portfolio companies OfferIQ (acquired by Transactis) is in this sector. Advanced risk management : After the crisis of 2008, financial institutions are clamoring to empower their risk management practices via technology solutions that perform better and faster than current offerings, with as little room for human error as possible.

Software Review 114

Software Review New York City Technical Review Due Diligence 114

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

As a corporate lawyer in private practice and in-house roles specialising in cross-border commercial and financial transactions, Maha has a solid reputation leading complex international corporate and commercial deals across multiple jurisdictions. ICAS® can then be scaled up across the customer’s portfolio bringing enterprise-wide benefits.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Founder Saudi Arabia Cofounder 128

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Consider implementing a system for gathering and showcasing client testimonials to enhance your reputation and generate new leads. If you’re an investor, you could diversify your portfolio by exploring different property types or locations.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review Social Media Networking Differentiation 158

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

According to Pitchbook, “The median return of emerging fund portfolios narrowly exceeded that of their established counterparts, while the top-quartile figure delivered by emerging managers significantly outperformed.” Their reputation depends on the value they provide, so they work hard to create good-will.

Management 103

Management Technical Review Venture Capital Generative AI 103

David Teten

MARCH 5, 2021

This would be easy to detect: among their portfolio companies, do startups with female founders outperform those without? First Round Capital found that among its portfolio companies, startups with female founders outperformed those without by 63%.” . David Teten is a past Advisor to Real Ventures. *We

Cofounder 78

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David Teten

JUNE 1, 2011

High Road Capital Partners Deal Sourcing Keynote. Fitzsimmons, High Road Capital Partners. Must build and promote your reputation / expertise. Flow is a function of reputation and share of mind in target market. Prestegaard, High Road Capital Partners. Fitzsimmons, High Road Capital Partners. Social media.

Private Equity 122

Private Equity Deal Flow Equity Developer 122

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

In India, the leading firms are slightly more concentrated with Sequoia India , Accel Partners , and Nexus Venture Partners being a cut above the rest. Finding the right partner is a much bigger win than the extra cash or minimizing dilution. Focusing on the people you’re partnering with is crucial.

Asia 132

Asia Silicon Valley India Term Sheet 132

Rob Go

DECEMBER 11, 2013

But VC associates continue to get a bad reputation, and I totally understand why. Partners are prone to bad behavior too, but because they are the “decision makers”, founders are more likely to just shrug their shoulders and move on (although everyone has their limits). Pre-wire the entrepreneur and your partners.

CTO Hire 68

CTO Hire Partner Software Developers Software Development 68

Eric Friedman

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

My partner ( Steve Schlafman ) and I recently launched Tapestry , an exercise for founders to invest in their relationships, and it was met with an incredible reaction. Its an easy reference to “tap” into the work later for partners and teams. You don’t need to raise $250K – $2M to test your startup idea.

Software Review 103

Software Review Cost Cofounder New Zealand 103

David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

I’ve been fortunate to be a Partner at two different VC firms over the past 9 years, and we’ve grown AUM 10X both times. Build the firm as much as possible before you solicit limited partners. . The next best move is to build your core team, e.g., recruit an Advisory Board, Venture Partners, and EIRs. Lastly, gather feedback.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. a “Bitcoin Fund”, a “Social Media Fund”, a “Nanotech Fund”), you’re going to raise capital from Limited Partners who are very focused on Theme X. – Reputation. This model certainly makes sense. – Network.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. a “Bitcoin Fund”, a “Social Media Fund”, a “Nanotech Fund”), you’re going to raise capital from Limited Partners who are very focused on Theme X. – Reputation. This model certainly makes sense. – Network.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

In addition, their portfolios look far more diverse than VC industry norms. John Borchers, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Decathlon Capital , reports that “37% of our portfolio companies would be considered ‘impact’ qualified companies. I contacted every RBI venture capital investor I could identify, and learned: .

Revenue 60

Revenue Cofounder Founder Venture Capital 60

VC Adventure

OCTOBER 22, 2010

And while I’m going to argue (forcefully) here that neither my partners nor I either believe this to be true or even wish for that kind of market power, I should acknowledge that I’ve heard this before. And not just in relation to TechStars companies, but for tech companies based in Boulder more generally.

Technical Review 87

Technical Review Colorado Due Diligence Venture Capital 87

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

She had so much insight to share that we broke the interview into two parts, 1) Corporate Venture Capital and more broadly, 2) How the Fortune 500 Can Buy, Invest and Partner with the Innovation Economy (coming soon). . I recently had a chance to interview Mari Joller , an expert on corporate innovation, on this topic.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

VC’s keep different titles but the most common that I’ve come across that are investment professionals are (in ascending order of seniority): analyst, associate, principal and partner. In a VC firm the people with authority are clearly partners, although some firms have principals that also have authority.

Partner 308

Partner Term Sheet Sales Portfolio 308

David Teten

AUGUST 1, 2020

BDS has succeeded in hurting Israel’s reputation, but it has so far failed in its core goal, economic damage. . With a portfolio of over 1,000 generic molecules and over 4 million prescriptions filled with Teva medications in the EU and US daily, it is more than likely that Teva has manufactured some of the medicines your family has used.

Israel 60

Israel Flash Portfolio B2B 60

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2017

A huge thank you to all of the Limited Partners who have entrusted us with your capital, time and reputations. Upfront’s Base As you probably know we are based in Santa Monica and as my partner Greg Bettinelli coined, we’re #LongLA. We’ll invest in about 15 new companies every year or just over 2 per partner.

Los Angeles 287

Los Angeles Las Vegas Venture Capital San Francisco 287

Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

One of my favorite things about the tech industry is that reputations and relationships matter. The path that led Aaron Batalion to join Lightspeed as my partner, focusing on consumer investments, is one of those relationship driven stories. We will all see each other again if we hang around the valley long enough.

Technical Cofounder 60

Technical Cofounder Los Angeles Social Network Cofounder 60

Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

One of my favorite things about the tech industry is that reputations and relationships matter. The path that led Aaron Batalion to join Lightspeed as my partner, focusing on consumer investments, is one of those relationship driven stories. We will all see each other again if we hang around the valley long enough.

Technical Cofounder 60

Technical Cofounder Los Angeles Social Network Cofounder 60

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

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Software Review 78

Software Review Social Media Social Network Software 78

View from Seed

MAY 29, 2019

Before seed funds institutionalized, most also made many more investments than they do today, so their time was spread across a larger portfolio. The challenge is that most seed funds still make 5+ new investments per year per partner, which seems like too many to fully support founders.

Syndicate 267

Syndicate Syndication Cofounder Cap Table 267

Hearpreneur

MAY 31, 2020

I recently took this lesson away from one of our client partners. If you are looking at building a board portfolio – this skill is essential because most board appointments don’t make it to recruiters. Of course, they’re various other ways you can benefit from networking. 1- Begin conversations. 5- Build a business.

Networking 149

Networking Entrepreneur Social Media Channel 149

Hunter Walker

APRIL 21, 2025

I entered venture capital with some beliefs – many of which still hold true (such as ‘your LPs are your business partners, not your customers’). The question is can you do it professionally and situationally enough to not harm the company and not develop a reputation for being a pain in the rear.

Venture Capital 121

Venture Capital Cap Table San Francisco Early Stage 121

VC Adventure

AUGUST 15, 2013

Reputation matters. But it’s easy to forget that you’re either building or destroying that reputation in every interaction you have. Not to mention widespread reputation travels in our ridiculously connected world. From: [CEO of Foundry portfolio company}. You know that and so do I. I forget this plenty.

Reputation 77

Reputation Private Equity Portfolio Equity 77

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There is a well-known trope that choosing a VC to partner with is like marriage. I know many VC’s that are amazing partners to founders in thick and thin. But their reputation with founders that pitch them is mixed. This is true. But in my experience, the metaphor ends there. So in a way, these two things are at odds.

Founder 280

Founder Lead Investor Portfolio Reputation 280

View from Seed

MAY 12, 2015

Yet once the right firms are identified, I believe that the tougher challenge is to determine which partner at these firms to approach. Most firms have anywhere from a couple to up to a dozen or more partners listed on their websites. Always take into account an individual VC’s reputation. Always consider tenure at the firm.

Partner 120

Partner Term Sheet Reputation Deal Flow 120

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

It looks as though you’ve built a very interesting business, and I’d love to spend some time getting a better understanding of your future plans for the company and if there is an opportunity to partner with [My Firm]. So this summer we sent him to work in one of our portfolio companies in product management on our dime.

Programming 294

Programming Entrepreneur Private Equity Equity 294

Genuine VC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

For example, Irv Grousbeck and Mark Leslie at the Stanford GSB fundamentally changed my thinking about life and business, and unsurprisingly Felda Hardymon has the reputation for doing the same at HBS. Regardless of school, there are always the premier professors. Immerse yourself in domain to develop authentic idea. Find yourself.

Cofounder 256

Cofounder Portfolio Venture Capital Reputation 256

YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2014

However, aside from the geographic challenges, pursuing new business opportunities in Asia takes careful planning, a clear understanding of cultural nuances and an experienced and engaged partner to help you establish a presence on the ground. 4: Reputation matters. 2: Pick the right entry point. 5: Get help.

Asia 191

Asia Japan Marketing Cofounder 191

View from Seed

AUGUST 20, 2014

how large an exit they prefer to see), portfolio strategy, etc. Definition: This is a case where two large VCs partner to take a significant portion of the round together, often leaving only a small piece for value added angels or seed investors. In this case, the VCs really consider this a true investment of both time and reputation.

Startup 301

Startup Syndicate Syndication Boston 301

Up and Running

JUNE 4, 2018

Given that these kinds of freelance careers depend on having a solid reputation and portfolio of work, it’s wise to start building those things as quickly as possible. It’s hard to think of any environment where you’ll be as surrounded by like-minded people and networking opportunities as you are at university.

Bootstrapping 66

Bootstrapping Colorado Internet Software Review 66

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We say that good rebels are actually reluctant because a good rebel has actually understood what he or she is getting herself into and is not sure that they want to risk their job, their livelihood, their reputation on this. . It basically means like a senior statesman in country … without portfolio. Carmen : Yes, of course.

Wiki 120

Wiki Entrepreneur Cofounder Government 120

Board Effect

JUNE 24, 2024

Not having a board portal solution in place can also impact your organization more than you may realize, from data breaches and reputational risk to board members not meeting fiduciary duties. Board engagement can also be easily seen and measured through the solution.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Retention Security 52

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

But they are also a tax on your time with portfolio companies, looking for new investments, running your shop and honestly they are a tax on your family life. At our partner meetings the number one thing I look for in our decisions is the conviction level of the sponsoring partner. You have to deal with CEOs who resign.

Cofounder 374

Cofounder Syndicate Syndication Early Stage 374