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Berkonomics
MAY 23, 2024
You do not pay professional investors who are serving on behalf of an investment company or VC and paid by that company. If you have only one class of stock, the price is the same as the last investment price per share if no 409a appraisal. VC board members sometimes request this, other times do not.
Berkonomics
AUGUST 3, 2023
Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally generated funds. But few businesses grow into the sweet spot of $20 million to $30 million in worth to an ultimate buyer without the injection of outside capital.
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Berkonomics
MARCH 28, 2019
Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later you may need to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment. What VC’s can and cannot do.
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. Here is a class of investor we’ve covered before, one usually focused upon you and less upon your business case. Angel investment groups or funds. Your expectations regarding time to funding and more.
Berkonomics
JUNE 8, 2017
Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds. Strategic partner” investors: If you can find a strategic partner willing to invest in your enterprise, consider it a blessing.
Berkonomics
APRIL 6, 2012
Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later these businesses will have to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment. Email readers, continue here.]
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 18, 2015
There is a lot of uncertainty about the state of the private, high-growth technology markets and the venture capital markets that underpin them. Perhaps I would call it “Mourning in VC” as in mourning for the days of rational behavior. I spoke last week at the annual Cendana VC/LP conference. Are LPs to blame?
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