InfoChachkie

APRIL 1, 2013

They all invested. We took an investment of 2M Euros. The second major challenged faced by MySQL was the surprise acquisition of one of its key partners, InnoDB, by Oracle. On the following Monday, Marten was besieged by the tech press. and we managed over time to turn it (the acquisition) into a strength.".

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socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2012

For today's Insights and Opinions section, we're sharing the opinions and views of Megan Lisa Jones , an investment banker, attorney, and author. I've been reading the recent press on the Facebook IPO with an increasingly unsatisfied feeling of unease. Megan shares her view on what the Facebook IPO means--and doesn't mean. Continued.).

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

At the end of 2013, we were excited when there was an investment round of $20M to $30M. Disney''s acquisition of Maker Studios for $500M-$1B set the tone, and soon after, Facebook acquired Oculus for $2B, and Apple acquired Beats By Dre for $3B. This is just the start. Watch for more in 2015.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based ManiaTV , which produces and distributes online content, is reportedly looking for a buyer, and has hired investment bank Updata Advisors. Neither Peter Hoskins, the firm's CEO, or the firm's public relations firm responded to emails for comment on the report as of press time. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 6, 2010

But in my experience as an entrepreneur and now spending my time amongst investors I can generalize that almost all VC investments in early stage technology & Internet investments come down to just four key factors. And my “point A&# is only determined by what I read in the press since we never had our initial meeting.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Yesterday I wrote a post about The Silent Benefits of PR in which I pointed out that most young companies I encounter don’t fully grasp the benefits of PR because they are less measurable than product milestones or customer acquisition analyses (like CAC/LTV). Make sure you’re not spewing out meaningless reams of press releases.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Revolution is a “stage agnostic&# fund (means they invest early or late) funded entirely by Steve Case , the founder of AOL and co-founded by two other individuals, Tige Savage (yes, pronounced like the golfer, minus the “r&# ) and Donn Davis. We are a venture capital growth equity fund in Washington DC with about $500m invested.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros. As a starting point you have to realize that investment firms (which a VC is) have management needs. That certainly works well for some.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. Do Not Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. Due to their aversion to being publicly humiliated, most BDC partners will attempt to preclude you from issuing any unilateral press releases. See Thrill The Messenger for tips regarding how to maximize the impact of Partner press releases.

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Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 170

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The huge importance of this is that when you have a high-level of loyal customers you get repeat purchases that are significantly more profitable because you’re not spending new acquisition dollars acquiring them. companies that have to spend too heavily on customer acquisition). Get Physical! even a DTC company?—?if

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InfoChachkie

JULY 28, 2015

Although this is a somewhat unusual real estate transaction, it reflects a surprisingly common scenario in the business world of mergers and acquisitions, with one important distinction. There is a well-worn adage in the world of mergers and acquisitions that, “companies are not sold, they are bought.” My House Is Not For Sale.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. Except for 2 things: 1. This is always how we saw Maker Studios.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2010

Clearstone currently invests out of a $200 million fund based in LA with offices in Menlo Park and in India. Segment One: Jim’s background and Clearstone’s investment strategy. We also talked about Elevation Partners who invested in Palm and how this deal really salvaged their investment, which was a VERY big bet on Palm.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. Do Not Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. Due to their aversion to being publicly humiliated, most BDC partners will attempt to preclude you from issuing any unilateral press releases. See Thrill The Messenger for tips regarding how to maximize the impact of Partner press releases.

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Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 124

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

Most top tier VCs return about 3x invested capital and outlier funds (the best of a vintage) might return 6-8x. But the larger funds usually have lower returns because they are often investing bigger dollars at later stages with less risk and therefore lower returns. This happens at acquisition time, too. billion in returns.

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Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As a startup in this phase you often raise capital, get press, hire staff and everything feels possible. How long does it take me to pay back my original customer acquisition costs? Understanding how your company will change as you move through these phases is critical if you hope to scale to a large business one day.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

Venture Capital funds: the different between “closed funds&# (which typically have a 10-year time horizon) and “evergreen funds&# which re-invest profits back into the fund. An investment doesn’t guarantee your product will suddenly be on the investor’s price sheet. DST invested $180mm last fall.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2019

More recently, the desire for extra income has become the key driver in new startups, according to the popular press. 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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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

The Bitcoinference served as day 1 of 2 for 500 Startups’ “Commercism” series, with an official agenda that covered industry happenings, social dynamics, and a look into the investment environment. Dan, now named as Product Manager for the Blockchain acquired Zeroblock apps, tells the audience about life after acquisition.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

Of course when you think about it it’s kind of obvious but when people make snap judgments about information they hear about companies or read about in the press they often don’t take the time to start to consider the details. If there was strong market demand for their product then this investment might pay off handsomely.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2011

Today I’m announcing that GRP Partners is doubling down on the Twitter ecosystem by investing in DataSift , a company who provides a real-time data platform and tools to third-party developers and corporations. Some will cite my investment two years ago in social-media advertising company Ad.ly So with DataSift I’m doubling down.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. With public shareholders and high liability risks, every public company must disclose and answer to shareholders and the press on all material information regarding the company, its operations, and its management. Increasing government regulations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. With public shareholders and high liability risks, every public company must disclose and answer to shareholders and the press on all material information regarding the company, its operations, and its management. Increasing government regulations.

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Entrepreneur Startup Report Summary 95

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

Until recently it was headquartered 2 blocks from our offices in Santa Monica so we literally saw it emerge under our feet and we proudly invested in the last 3 rounds of financing. How could Bird really be worth the reported $2 billion valuation that I read about in this press? having raised $300 million?—?less

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Santa Monica Funding Startup Course 256

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Fred Wilson also wrote on a similar topic in his usual more succinct manner , with a great quote being: “One thing I know for sure is that those who advise and invest in startups cannot and should not meddle in the day to day decision making. It’s harmful and hurtful to the startup and those that lead it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. With public shareholders and high liability risks, every public company must disclose and answer to shareholders and the press on all material information regarding the company, its operations, and its management. Increasing government regulations.

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Startup Entrepreneur Report Summary 94

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 9, 2014

This was a chance to blow open the story on their companies, to address a room full of potential investors, mentors, partners, customers, and press. Updates could be as exciting as closing investment deals, or harrowing as the news of losing a co-founder. Honestly though, it was anything but.

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Startup Mobile Commerce Education 111

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2010

In addition to his reputation as a showoff, Reggie was renowned for deriding his teammates in the press and initiating clubhouse fights. Hands-on management of these teammates is a worthwhile investment, as they have the ability to eventually enhance their productivity to a high-performing level. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A.

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Statistics Press Product Startup 212

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In an episode of the popular 1990’s TV sitcom Seinfeld , Kramer, played by Michael Richards, begins “working” at the fictional Brandt – Leland Investment Firm by simply showing up, attending meetings and acting as if he is part of the team. When they answer, ask for the person mentioned in the press release.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. When businesses really work – they explode financially at a pace that we haven’t seen in history and with limited investments to prove out this case.

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Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Troy represents what I believe the best magic of Los Angeles is – the merging together of creative talent with technical talent and he brings the lessons learned from these two fields into investments nationally. ” But I thought Troy really nailed it when he talked about his investment philosophy going forward.

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Mentor Venture Capital Marketing Product 150

InfoChachkie

APRIL 7, 2010

These spurious partnerships had no substance and were initiated for the sole purpose of sending out a press release. It allows them to avoid the opportunity costs of entering into an agreement that does not yield adequate revenue or cost savings to justify the time and resource investment. When Sharing Works. to the partnership.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2011

I’m in the team centric sphere so every investment decision I make first & foremost centers on this plane. I made an investment in a company with deep domain knowledge. What results must you have in order to raise venture capital or garner good press coverage that helps drive customer acquisition (and also more funding!)?

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CTO Hire Technical Review Startup Demand 363

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I ended up taking a real job at Credit Suisse as an investment banker, where I spent time studying and finding hot new Internet companies that were in Silicon Valley at the time. We represented Google in the acquisition of YouTube. It seems most venture investors have been very shy about investing in Hollywood content related ventures.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 2, 2010

We pooled our resources and each invested $50 into the adVenture, which we named Capital Cards, due to our proximity to Washington, DC. During the early 1980’s, the popular press discovered baseball card collecting and began to publish articles touting sports memorabilia as a great “investment”. Capital Cards.

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Pricing Advertising Marketing Startup 138

From the Venture Trenches

MARCH 27, 2013

The recent firing of Groupon’s CEO Andrew Mason is a cautionary tale of the increased scrutiny and heightened expectations that come from accessing increasingly larger amounts of investment capital. It can give you a foundation from which to launch, but usually requires subsequent rounds of capital from larger investment sources.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

I apply visual thinking for nearly everything I do: preparing for important phone calls (I imagine my opening lines, I imagine the responses), writing keynote presentations, deciding whether or not to invest in a company, preparing for board meetings – you name it. These are all creative processes. So I thought I would.

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