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. Are they good sales people? No one wants terms that negatively impact the outcome.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

The Next Web

APRIL 6, 2013

Perhaps it’s the time to connect with a corporate or strategic investor who can open doors to new clients. Therefore, it is imperative to understand that when you least need funding investors will acknowledge how their capital can move the needle way up and help you accelerate faster.

Term Sheet 126

Term Sheet Due Diligence Strategic Investors Valuation 126

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 24, 2016

A board meeting shouldn’t be the place an investor questions why you’re focused on customers A and not customers B. It shouldn’t be the place where they ask why you have 8 sales reps and not 6. Sometimes it’s because you have strategic investors. These are tactics — not strategy. Not pushing for votes. Here’s the reality.

Metrics 196

Metrics Strategic Investors Later Stage Management 196

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? But many are. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? But many are. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Austin Startup

MAY 21, 2012

This round included investment by existing investors and an undisclosed strategic investor. NextIO, which demonstrated significant growth in 2011, will use the new funds to further expand sales and marketing efforts and to further expand NextIO’s family of I/O consolidation solutions. Continue reading →

Finance 67

Finance Security Strategic Investors Networking 67

Version One Ventures

MAY 24, 2016

You’ve got a great number of senior level talent in engineering, sales, marketing, etc. The Bay Area is home to smart and strategic investors that contribute far more than just dollars. The Bay Area has powerhouses like Stanford and UC Berkeley for sourcing talent. Great senior talent. running around the Bay Area. Great exits.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley San Francisco Startup DC 113

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

Do “likes” and “shares” turn into sales? HW: At Homebrew we see lots of startups wanting to serve the small/growing business segment with software tools ranging from ecommerce, to point of sale to employees back-office and so on. Revel – our iPad-based point of sale.

Caching 88

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 88

Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2011

you know how to manage and motivate people, you have great marketing and sales tactics, etc.), One of Harrison's companies received early funding from a strategic investor (a large corporation). Even if you're a great entrepreneur (e.g., Find multiple forms of funding early.

Business Plan 83

Business Plan Jordan Strategic Investors Boston 83

Berkonomics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Because the first rule for raising money is to do it on good news – right when sales are increasing at an accelerating rate. Or when something happens that makes an investor think this company is about to break out. They will be immune to the disinterest shown by financial investors. Why is this important advice?

Dilution 62

Dilution Strategic Investors Early Stage Hosting 62

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The first rule for raising money is to do it on good news – right when sales are increasing at an increasing rate. Or when something happens that makes an investor think this company is about to break out. They will be immune to the disinterest shown by financial investors. Or when a major customer signs a significant deal.

Dilution 48

Dilution Strategic Investors Early Stage Founder 48

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

Do “likes” and “shares” turn into sales? HW: At Homebrew we see lots of startups wanting to serve the small/growing business segment with software tools ranging from ecommerce, to point of sale to employees back-office and so on. Revel – our iPad-based point of sale.

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 48

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Building a New Network: Fireside Chat with Frank Mong, COO at Helium Time : Tuesday, September 24th, 3:45pm-4:15pm Location/Track : Capital Factory, Developer Track This Fireside Chat will feature Frank Mong, COO at Helium, and Kelsi Kamin, Investor at Silverton Partners.

Austin 48

Austin Startup Texas Community 48

Scalable Startup

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

or look for major large chunks of money from partnerships or strategic investors? They were volume sales of standard product so caused no disruption to our processes. Big Revenues vs. little revenues – a strategy question that startups often struggle with. Back to early stage startups.

Revenue 22

Revenue Early Stage Affiliate Strategic Investors 22