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. And we were able to secure that investment along with a partner from that firm joining our board.
socalTECH
OCTOBER 7, 2010
The Next 10 report found that California accounted for 24 percent of total global investment in clean technology, with a total of $11.6 billion invested in cleantech venture capital in the state since 2006. Tags: next10 southern california clean cleantech energy power solar investment jobs employment.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
The founders now need a $1M Angel investment to do the marketing for a national NewCo rollout, build a team to manage the rollout, and maybe even pay themselves a salary. The value of patents and trademarks is not certifiable, especially if you are only at the provisional stage. If you have no better info, use 5x as the multiple.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The value proposition must clearly define the target customer, the customer’s problem and pain, your unique solution, and the net benefit of this solution from the customer's perspective. Investors look for a sustainable competitive advantage, like a patent. What is the need you fill or problem you solve? Target market.
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. And we were able to secure that investment along with a partner from that firm joining our board.
InfoChachkie
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Thus, cast your research net beyond VC-backed companies to fully understand a school’s ability to foster viable businesses. Are funds available to invest in student businesses? Ask: How many patents were filed by students and faculty during each of the past five years?
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 12, 2015
Creating intellectual property, including patents, is the key to long-term value and a sustainable competitive advantage. They benchmark their ideas against competition, use metrics to track acceptance, sales growth, and return on investment. Net result and reward. Business risks are not just development risks. Value creation.
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