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). Venture, private equity and more: Here we lump a large number investor classes into one. For you who fit that description, nice work.

Venture Capital 266

Venture Capital Class Invest Equity 266

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2012

According to the two companies, Pernix will acquire Somaxon in a stock-for-stock transaction worth a total of $25M in total equity. Somaxon had 12 months net sales of approximately $11.7M San Diego-based Somaxon , a developer of treatments for insomnia, has been acquired by Pernix Therapeutics Holdings , in a deal worth $25M.

San Diego 147

San Diego .Net Equity Acquisition 147

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2013

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Take little to no net profit. As soon as you bring in investors, they force you to plan for an exit (merger or sale) in three to five years. Reinvest gross profit.

Equity 96

Equity Startup Summary Tips 96

Tech.Co

MARCH 25, 2022

Another reason could be a steep drop in sales growth rate since the start of the pandemic, when many people suddenly became interested in getting groceries dropped off at their door. By ensuring their value isn't bloated, the company will net its employees better equity over time.

Advertising 116

Advertising Tool .Net Google 116

InfoChachkie

JULY 11, 2011

By combining our equity investment with a tranche of venture debt, the company has avoided a larger equity round, which would have significantly diluted the Founders’ ownership share. Dollar Blend – Many venture debt lenders require that their funds be accompanied by an equity investment, generally from legitimate venture capitalists.

Equity 235

Equity Startup Invest Funding 235

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions.

Startup 135

Startup Keiretsu Platform Invest 135

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

Or if you’re a VC raising from LPs you have to list all of your deals, your investment value, your carrying value, your multiples, your IRRs, TVPIs, DPIs, etc along with net cashflows plus your previous LPAs. For starters you have to realize that fund-raising is a sales process. and then asking to take a brochure home with you.

Funding 336

Funding Venture Capital Startup Email 336

socalTECH

APRIL 23, 2009

The capital injection came as the firm said it had a 17% decrease in its net sales, to $97.8M, in the first quarter. Tags: power-one powerone power supply equipment hardware private equity. The firm said it will use the funding to restructure its debt, plus for working capital and strategic initiatives.

Silver Lake 100

Silver Lake .Net Equity Invest 100

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. The post When should you go for equity financing? Friends and family investors. Venture farms.

Equity 156

Equity Technical Review Class Organization 156

Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 22, 2010

Often, this also involves a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) if you’re a home owner with equity. Once you have some skin in the game, if you personally can’t get to some level of revenues in the business, or at a minimum, pre-sales or letters of intent, then on to round two – asking family and friends for help.

Startup 124

Startup Tech Coast Angels TCVN Incubator 124

socalTECH

DECEMBER 4, 2008

A spokesperson at CalPERS said it is not identifying funds sold in its sale on the secondary market, because of proprietary, contractual provisions against public disclosure; however, CalPERS did say that it committed $25 million in 2004 to Palomar Ventures III, L.P.,

Palomar 100

Palomar .Net Venture Capital Equity 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

It would not be a big stretch to image a well run service business like this making 15-25% net profit margins. The founders could reinvest this in growth (0% tax, focus on future equity growth) or take the profits of $12 million and divide amongst the founding partners. That is $12 million in profits over 3 years.

Services 332

Services Venture Capital IP Startup 332

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). Often private equity investors will want control of the business as well.

Venture Capital 174

Venture Capital Invest Class Entrepreneur 174

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

In order to close the sale, the bar owner “threw in” four season tickets to the Green Bay Packers football season. Box Office Mojo estimates that since 1980, the films have netted over $10 million in theatrical re-releases and at least that much in collective VHS, DVD and Blu-ray sales.

Miramar 100

Miramar .Net Sales Entrepreneur 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2013

How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? High-travel sales and buyer positions. Retail sales to Gen-X and Gen-Y. Angel investor. Customer service. Construction and heavy labor jobs.

Startup 98

Startup Mentor Demand High Tech 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions.

Angel 96

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? High-travel sales and buyer positions. Retail sales to Gen-X and Gen-Y. Angel Investor. Customer Service. Construction and heavy labor jobs.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Mentor Demand High Tech 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

A startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources for equity to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Bartering services for equity.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Equity Incubator Venture Capital 103

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2013

CapLinked also netted in new customers such as Thomson Reuters, Sun Capital, and Equity Partners, NextView Ventures and crowd-funding service AI Verified which will take advantage of its iPad compatibility, bulk uploading, and reporting tools. The innovation is in line with the industry trends.

Mobile 91

Mobile Report Pricing Tool 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2016

Seasonal sales fluctuations eat cash. Fluctuating sales means more inventory is required to cover the ups and downs. Sales volumes are still ramping up while marketing expenses are at max. These are “up front” costs that can’t wait the four or five months before the sales and revenue catch up.

Startup 64

Startup Sales Layoffs Slides 64

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Take little to no net profit. As soon as you bring in investors, they force you to plan for an exit (merger or sale) in three to five years. Reinvest gross profit.

Organization 111

Organization Startup Summary Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2010

How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? High-travel sales and buyer positions. Retail sales to Gen-X and Gen-Y. Angel Investor. Customer Service. Construction and heavy labor jobs.

Mentor 75

Mentor Statistics High Tech Demand 75

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

A startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources for equity to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Bartering services for equity.

Startup 93

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions.

Angel 115

Angel Startup Funding Keiretsu 115

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions.

Angel 67

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 67

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2013

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions.

Angel 108

Angel Keiretsu Organization Invest 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Take little to no net profit. As soon as you bring in investors, they force you to plan for an exit (merger or sale) in three to five years. Reinvest gross profit.

Tips 96

Tips Startup Summary Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

A startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources for equity to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Bartering services for equity.

Funding 59

Funding Startup Technical Review Equity 59

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

LP’s who invest in funds are typically university endowments, public & private pension funds, insurance companies, large corporations and very high net worth individuals called “family offices.&# To give you an indication of how bad, for example, university endowments are suffering check out this chart. VC will shrink.

Venture Capital 311

Venture Capital Startup Seed Funding Rustic Canyon 311

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

In a company’s latter stages, a wasted dollar directly impacts the company’s exit valuation, which is influenced by the company’s net income. However, when outfitting your offices, keep your ego in check – only purchase expensive accoutrements if they will directly lead to incremental sales. Professional Negotiator.

Startup 221

Startup Pricing Entrepreneur Email 221

Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

Investors and entrepreneurs who won at the fundraising game during and after the Great Recession offer advice on landing equity money. “I first met the lead investor of our angel round at a job interview years [ago] when he was recruiting a [vice-president for] sales [and chief operating officer] for his company. By Monica Mehta.

Tips 100

Tips Capital Tech Coast Angels Screening 100

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2010

Richards , who most recently sold The NTI Group to Blackboard, and previously also was CEO of Vivendi Universal Net USA, the founding president and COO of MP3.com, One of the more successful serial entrepreneurs here in Southern California has been Robin D. com, and managing director at Tickets.com.

Startup 223

Startup Content Sites CTO Coach 223

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 31, 2006

It results in a lack of focus and diluted brand equity. It will help your company stay focused, it will build confidence in your entire organization (especially your sales/marketing team) and most importantly, your customers/users will think to go to you first. This is dangerous behavior. Pick something, stick to it and be best.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Advertising Email 40