Berkonomics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. It did not take long for the partner to become impatient with the relatively small size of the opportunity.
Berkonomics
AUGUST 10, 2017
Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. It did not take long for the partner to become impatient with the relatively small size of the opportunity.
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Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 8, 2014
The patents Overture held became known in small circles as Google’s ’361 problem as outlined here. Of course that’s not disputable. To some extent – of course they are. acquired Overture for $1.63 billion (Upfront Ventures was an early Overture backer). Yes, Google won. It is different. More substantive.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
The value of patents and trademarks is not certifiable, especially if you are only at the provisional stage. NewCo has filed a patent on one of their software tool algorithms, which is very positive, and puts them several steps ahead of others who may be venturing into the same area. If you have no better info, use 5x as the multiple.
Berkonomics
MARCH 30, 2010
Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. Lots of good jobs were lost and many investors including myself were left with the question.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
The value of patents and trademarks is not certifiable, especially if you are only at the provisional stage. NewCo has filed a patent on one of their software tool algorithms, which is very positive, and puts them several steps ahead of others who may be venturing into the same area. If you have no better info, use 5x as the multiple.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
The value of patents and trademarks is not certifiable, especially if you are only at the provisional stage. NewCo has filed a patent on one of their software tool algorithms, which is very positive, and puts them several steps ahead of others who may be venturing into the same area. If you have no better info, use 5x as the multiple.
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