Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2022

Dave’s note: This is a reprint of a 2015 insight that seems to have struck a chord with investors and entrepreneurs. Some relatives believe that a family bond is an insurance policy, and that all investments or notes will always be repaid, no matter what the circumstance. The problem, of course, comes if the business fails.

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socalTECH

JULY 11, 2018

AdvancedMD , a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based private equity investor Marlin Equity , said this week that it has completed the acquisition of Marietta, Georgia-based Nuesoft Technologies. Marlin Equity acquired AdvancedMD in September of 2015. Financial details of the buy were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2017

Santa Monica-based Arrowroot Capital , an investment firm focused on investing growth equity in growing software-as-a-service and internet-based businesses, has launched an effort to raise $175M in its third fund, Arrowroot Capital III, LP. The firm's second fund closed at the end of 2015, and was worth $50M.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2014

After investing in 60 startups, we realized that the biggest pain point was to help them raise the first $1M in financing. Not only did they have to work 24/7 to build their startup, but they also had to invest the same effort in raising capital. What technologies or things are you looking forward to most in 2015?

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2019

Rancho Santa Margarita-based Virtium , a developer of ruggedized, industrial, embedded solid state drives and memory, has been sold to private equity investor Court Square Capital Partners , by its existing private equity owner, L Square Capital Partners. Financial details of the deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Jam City said the new, $350M funding round was a combination of equity and debt, and included Netmarble, Kabam, and affiliates of funds managed by Fortress Investment Group. Ludia is behind the Jurassic World games, including Jurassic World: The Game and Jurassic World Alive.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2016

The company said it had record growth in 2015, and now has over 430 enterprise customers and more than 1 million users. Chrome River is backed by private equity investor Great Hill Partners, which invested $100M in the company in June of 2015. The company did not say what that translates to in terms of revenues.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2016

Los Angeles-based fintech investor Core Innovation Capital is one of the backers in a big, $220M equity funding for solar power financing provider Mosaic. Core Innovation Capital is very active nationally in fintech investments, and raised a big fund in 2015. The company is based in Oakland. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 29, 2020

Kleiner Perkins , one of the most storied franchises in venture capital, has already invested much of the $600 million it raised last year and is now going back out to the market to raise its 19th fund, according to multiple sources. Speaking onstage at the Upfront Summit, an event at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2020

The biggest surge in expectations occurred back in 2015, when the SEC “ democratized ” everyday citizens (non-accredited investors) to participate in equity crowdfunding. Non-accredited investors can contribute a maximum of only 10 percent of their income, so they can’t lose it all on a single startup.

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Startup Equity Funding Demand 151

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

In this capacity he worked with U2′s Bono, as well as Steve Jobs and a number of other notable celebrities whom Len encouraged to lend their brand equity to bolster RED’s cause. I invested two years of my life…and it became my cause. I think it is borrowed equity. Len later joined (PRODUCT)RED as its Founding CMO.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 2, 2015

Today, we have some thoughts from Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital , a private equity investment company in San Diego. 2014 was the most active year in TVC history as measured by the number of investments/acquisitions/follow-ons/exits we completed. What technologies or things are you looking forward to most in 2015?

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Capital Cloud Computing Southern California Equity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2015

Yet surprisingly, according to statistics on the Fundable crowdfunding site, friends and family are the major funding source for all entrepreneurs, investing over $60 billion in new ventures last year, almost triple the amount coming from venture capital sources. Their logic is that if your family won’t invest in you, then why should they?

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 21, 2020

While it might seem strange to launch a new sports league with an epidemic still raging in the United States, Nortman said that the decision to invest and bring the team to Los Angeles was simple. “We’re venture capitalists. We’re optimists,” Nortman said. “I was like… ‘Hey! Image Credits: Angel City.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2015

Ancillary objectives, like retiring existing debt, buying a building or paying salaries to people with equity ownership will not get traction. How much equity ownership are you willing to offer? The average valuation for angel investments is $2 million, which will get you $500,000 for 20 percent of your startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors, is still not legal in the U.S., Startup equity model. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 2/13/2015. In the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes down quickly. This is at least double the time required for most equity investments, and may be a delay you can’t afford in keeping up with the market and your competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

A popular myth these days is that successful entrepreneurs must attract investors to get their businesses going, when the reality has been that more than 80 percent of new businesses are started and grown with no outside investment at all. The first question from most investors is the size of your own investment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This is a relatively new term loosely applied to angels who invest their own money in a portfolio of startups (typically 20 or more) and are willing to lead multiple rounds, usually starting with a seed round. These funders often offer convertible notes, rather than the traditional priced equity. A micro venture capital firm.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

You shouldn’t invest in an undefined business. If your business projects a negative cash flow of $800,000 before breaking even, it’s fair to buffer that amount by 20 percent and ask for a $1 million investment to cover contingencies. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 8/28/2015.

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Startup Equity Invest Acquisition 107

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2014

After investing in 60 startups, we realized that the biggest pain point was to help them raise the first $1M in financing. Not only did they have to work 24/7 to build their startup, but they also had to invest the same effort in raising capital. What technologies or things are you looking forward to most in 2015?

Activision 100

Activision Southern California Los Angeles Capital 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. Way back in 2015, the Kickstarter Pebble smartwatch raised $20.3 In equity crowdfunding, no investor is representing their own interest. billion to USD 3.62

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Equity Platform Entrepreneur Statistics 80

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

But many have no insight or connections to the ethereal angel investment community, which actually funds more startups then all other venture sources combined (over $25 billion annually). Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 24, 2015

You thought media twitter was bad… You thought tech twitter was bad… — Hunter Walk (@hunterwalk) August 24, 2015. So why invest in that period of uncertainty unless it’s early-stage and thus valuation matters less. If the next 30 days stays calm then investment will pick up. So, too, investments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The biggest surge in expectations occurred way back in 2015, when the SEC “ democratized ” everyday citizens (non-accredited investors) to participate in equity crowdfunding. Non-accredited investors can contribute a maximum of only 10 percent of their income, so they can’t lose it all on a single startup.

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Startup Equity Entrepreneur Demand 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

If there are conflicts within the team, or differing views of the strategy, or evidence of missing processes and tools, the investment process will likely be terminated. Make yourself available to answer any questions, show your enthusiasm, and explain both the positives and negatives of the external investment process.

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Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 21, 2019

Supreme’s ardent control of supply has resulted in a vibrant secondary market, in which resellers hire people to stand in line, as described in the 2015 documentary entitled, Sold Out. Like ticket scalpers, the reseller community crowds-out ordinary consumers and routinely sells goods at significant markups.

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Demand Pricing Product Equity 160

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

Immediate investment requirements and use of funds. No investor pitch should end without asking for a specific amount of money, providing some details on how that money will be used and what equity in the company you are offering in return. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 7/29/2015.

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socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

Santa Monica-based March Capital Partners (www.marchcp.com) has just announced a brand new, $240M venture investment fund, led by longtime venture investing veterans Jim Armstrong, Sumant Mandal, Gregory Milken and Jamie Montgomery. What is the investment focus for this fund?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2015

Even though initial stock has no value or market, it is extremely valuable in dividing entity ownership between multiple co-founders, commensurate with their investment, contribution and role. This allows the entrepreneur more influence in controlling dilution of his or her shares, investment terms and acquisition decisions.

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Startup Entrepreneur Acquisition Demand 99

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

We write about $40 million of first-checks into new deals / year and about $40 million of follow-on investments. In 2015 in the US there were $77 billion written into startup tech companies. “Safe” investments have no yield so they have allocated more money to private markets including the tech markets chasing returns.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. In 2015, the new Kickstarter Pebble smartwatch raised $20.3 In equity crowdfunding, no investor is representing their own interest.

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Equity Platform Entrepreneur Demand 54

Xconomy

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Prices for agricultural commodities such as corn, soy, and wheat are at their lowest levels in years, but investment in agricultural technology has never been better. Just 10 percent of corporate investments were made to build new technological capabilities, the report says. Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Venture Capital Pricing Invest Report 40

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2015

It’s still considered high risk for investment, since manufacturing and quality issues are likely. Business equity investors are buying a portion of your business, so they are looking to fund a specific business with a specific offering, not a generic technology. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 4/3/2015.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2015

Project revenues, costs and investment expectations. When sizing your funding request, be aware of the value of your startup today, since most investors expect an equity share for their contributions. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 6/17/2015. Major milestones along the way should also be outlined.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2017

More recently, the desire for extra income has become the key driver in new startups, according to a 2015 study. This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. It seems that more people are focused on money today.

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Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 69

socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2017

After I sold my last company, Shift, in May of 2015, I took some time off to look for the next thing to do. Traffic Marketplace, Adconian, TheTradeDesk)--what is it that you look for in investing in a startup? I love that Bessemer anti-portfolio they have posted in their office, of all the investments they missed.

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