Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” Bargaining power of customers. Threat of new competitors entry.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Domio , a startup that designs and then rents out apart-hotels with kitchens and other full-home experiences, has raised $100 million ($50 million in equity and $50 million in debt) to expand its business in the U.S. and globally to 25 markets by next year, up from 12 today.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Los Angeles-based online underwear, sleepwear, and loungewear brand MeUndies has scored a big, $40M funding round, the company announced on Monday, from private equity investor Provenance. The company says it has so far sold 16 million pairs of its underwear. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

JULY 16, 2020

It may not be equity. Venture or angel-financed companies with plenty of working capital sometimes are immune to this working capital need for some time into their growth, but at some point, it will become clear that the cheapest form of finance is not equity in a growing enterprise. Back to loans costing less than dilution of equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Projecting financials is a natural extension of the homework every entrepreneur needs to do on customer opportunity size, product costs, pricing, competition and customer value. Be willing to give up 20 to 33 percent of your equity to support this. This allows a quick analysis of price change and revenue impacts.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 20, 2019

Postmates is launching a new feature called Postmates Party that lets customers within the same neighborhood pool their orders. In return, these customers get the food delivered for free, eliminating a major pinch point for potential Postmates users. cities in which it currently operates. and Philadelphia. billion valuation.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There are clauses in preferred stock investment agreements allowing the investor in many cases to “put” the shares back to you at the purchase price plus dividends or more after a period, usually five years, if no effort is made to find a buyer or begin the IPO process. For some, that comfort is worth forgoing building high equity value.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” Bargaining power of customers. Threat of new competitors entry.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

He is very hands-on and helpful – especially for any company looking into customer acquisition. People want to invest in people they trust – once you’ve made money for someone you can always go back, and even get better pricing. o Everything is for sale but it’s the price that moves the timing. we both love Jason).

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socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2019

Santa Monica-based MomentFeed , which develops software tools that helps multi-location brands manage the customer experience of mobile consumers, says it is making it easier for its customers to build landing pages for their locations. Pricing on the new product were not announced. MomentFeed's CEO and Chairman is Robert Blatt.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Commit to a major customer.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 20, 2017

Join local entrepreneurs, SaaS innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors April 26, 2017 at the Recurring Revenue Conference (www.recurringrevenueconference.com) presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Whether you are a SaaS or subscription business, or if customer retention is critical to your success, this is the venue to attend.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact, the cost may be minimal, if you do your networking and build a relationship with an experienced business executive or two in your domain who are willing to share and give back for a nominal retainer, perhaps one percent of your new startup equity. The cost of a co-founder is usually fifty percent of your equity.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On the other hand, the biggest winners will turn out to be much larger than the prices people paid for them and this will happen faster than at any time in human history. We can’t wait for customers to use the product for 12–18 months and do customer interviews or look at purchase cohorts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Angel investors will perk up if you have a prototype or a few real customers, while venture capitalists will likely choose to wait until you have achieved several million in revenue or customer count. Here is where projections of cost, pricing, volumes and cash flow are critical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you don’t have a destination, don’t waste your money trying to get there, and don’t expect anyone to support you along the way Projecting financials is a natural extension of the homework every entrepreneur needs to do on customer opportunity size, product costs, pricing, competition and customer value. Marty Zwilling.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 21, 2019

Other Supreme apparel sells in the aftermarket for hundreds more than their retail prices, including box logo hoodies which typically sell for between $500 – $1,000. A Veblen good does not adhere to the traditional laws of price and demand. In-store customers are limited to purchasing one unit of each product.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Others schedule exhaustive training sessions for everyone on the team, including showcase customers, to make sure that everyone paints a consistent picture. Due diligence always involves on-site visits, informal discussions with any or all members of the team, vendors, and good customers as well as bad. Traction in the marketplace.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Commit to a major customer.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 17, 2020

” Bambee, Jones claims, offers 80% of what a full-time human resources professional can offer at a much smaller fraction of the price. Bambee has around 10,000 customers just like them nationwide and has raised $32 million to date. In the response to the COVID-19 pandemic that information became critical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Potential customers these days rely more and more on name recognition for credibility and new brand adoption. These days, customers are drawn to support worthy causes, such as saving the environment or feeding the hungry. These advisors need a stake in your success, like a monthly stipend, or an equity share of the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

Those at the other extreme don’t look up from the grindstone long enough to notice whether all their work is producing sweat equity or just sweat. Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. A business model that works.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk. Of course, customer relationships, and penetration into new market segments are also critical elements. Isolate marketing from sales for maximum customer focus. Increase communication, both internally and externally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2020

Angel investors will perk up if you have a prototype or a few real customers, while venture capitalists will likely choose to wait until you have achieved several million in revenue or customer count. Here is where projections of cost, pricing, volumes and cash flow are critical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Commit to a major customer.

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Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2011

Santa Monica-based TrueCar , the online publisher of new and used vehicle pricing that is headed by Scott Painter, said Tuesday that it has acquired ALG, Inc. , Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however, TrueCar said that DealerTrack will receive an equity interest in TrueCar as part of the deal. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Marketing shapes the concept, branding, packaging, pricing, and positioning. Optimize the total customer experience.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

You will realize much more from the ultimate sale of your business even if at a considerably lower price than if splitting the proceeds with investors. Strategic investors validate a business, by their presence creating the very value they pay for with increased price per share purchased. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

When I first read Paul Graham’s blog post on “High Resolution&# Financing I read it as a treatise arguing that convertible notes are better than equity. As I’m generally a believer in ‘pricing rounds’ I initially didn’t agree with the premise of the post. Photo credit: D. rings true to me.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

I like the summary of the competitive reality in a new book, “ Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age ,” by Ram Charan, who relates a wealth of current experience from global clients: Customers expect a personalized experience. Features, availability, and brand are just the price of entry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Others schedule exhaustive training sessions for everyone on the team, including showcase customers, to make sure that everyone paints a consistent picture. Due diligence always involves on-site visits, informal discussions with any or all members of the team, vendors, and good customers as well as bad. Traction in the marketplace.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

A traveler pays Sun Country one fixed price to get them from the bus pick-up point to their final destination. billion in a round led by the private equity firm GPI Capital this week. HappyOrNot nabs $25M for its customer satisfaction terminals . The financing brings Postmates’ total funding to nearly $1 billion.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 25, 2022

Starship Technologies is describing this as a “quasi-equity facility”, meaning there is a venture loan involved in the mix. Prices for the service can vary by city and location, but as an example a service that it provides to grocery chain Coop in Milton Keynes is made for a flat fee of 99 pence.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Venture or angel-financed companies with plenty of working capital sometimes are immune to this need for some time into their growth, but at some point it will become clear that the cheapest form of finance is not equity in a growing enterprise.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 25, 2019

The company raised more than $550 million after pricing at $17 per share a little over a week ago. When will customers start buying all those AI chips? If you enjoy this newsletter, be sure to check out TechCrunch’s venture-focused podcast, Equity. Luckin Coffee, if you aren’t familiar, is Starbucks’ Chinese rival.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 18, 2022

This week, we saw the interconnectedness of major institutions as crypto lending protocol Celsius stuttered and brought down Ethereum prices with it as investors feared a price collapse brought on by reportedly over-leveraged players like 3 Arrows Capital. debt, equity, derivatives) or sectors (e.g., pic.twitter.com/AacdhK3cw4.

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