Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

Indeed, a number of investors have explicitly and publicly integrated work-from-home (WFH) policies into evaluations of prospective investment targets. The Investment Prism: A New Criterion Emerges Investors increasingly focus on the clarity of WFH policies as a sign of a well-run company. and more articles from the EO blog.

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A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. Of course a nice chunk is primary capital, i.e. for the company balance sheet, to invest in growth initiatives, security and quality, and advancing our existing strategic priorities through acceleration and de-risking.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

On December 2nd, 2006 I wrote the blog post published later in this post when I was CEO of startup Koral about my experiences in pitching VCs. After my company was acquired by Salesforce.com I was asked to stop blogging and they took over my blog as an asset in the sale of the company. My blog was wiped out.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By I approached several EO women colleagues and nCourage Investment Group was born. I also love seeing women introduced to the world of early-stage investing.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2019

In early 2018, we happened to fall into one of those phases where we had lots of new cases requiring lots of up-front investments in records, experts and filing fees. I streamlined my accounts and finances. During periods of abundance, I can then invest in myself and my future—by spending money on vacations, vehicles or real estate.

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OurCrowd

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has invested in the Series D growth financing for Corelight , a leading cyber-security platform focused on network detection and response (“NDR”). Growth Partners Invests in Corelight’s $75M Series D Financing appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Read more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

Outside investment is not mandatory when starting a business. It’s a misconception that to IPO or exit successfully, you must have outside financing and investor capital. In other words, be wary of capital investments from a source that may shift control or dilute objectives. and more articles from the EO blog.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 2, 2020

OurCrowd, the world’s largest global venture investing platform, today announced an expansion of its Iberian operations through a partnership with Portuguese venture capital firm UnderRock Investments. Read more here.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

By contrast, venture capitalists and angel investors typically make scores or even hundreds of investments over the course of their careers. It should therefore come as no surprise that an asymmetry of information exists, mostly gleaned from experience, between founders and investors in a venture financing deal.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

For instance, if the forecast indicates a rapid growth trajectory, a startup can confidently invest in hiring or research and development, knowing that the resources will be available. Alex has extensive experience working in finance operations, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity-backed companies.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Invested Interests. Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. All of which brings me back to the question in the title: who makes the money on investing in future convenience? . Invested Interests. If you’re doing investment pitches, you should read this book.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 30, 2021

But I am writing again as there is likely to be a bunch of chatter about Dapper, Flow, and NBA Top Shot as the news of a financing round comes out today. Financings don’t really interest me but companies do. That got our attention and led to a financing that spun out the team and Cryptokitties into Dapper Labs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2017

Sharon Oberlander, a wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch and long-time mentor to women entrepreneurs and executives, shares her thoughts on what women in business should know about investing, retirement and personal finance. Do you think it’s too late to invest in this market or do you expect the rally to continue?

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Haystack

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

We were lucky to invest not only during this time, but also doubled down in an extension. And this week, the company announced it had raised a super-sized $20M Series A financing co-led by Kent Bennett from Bessemer Venture Partners and also Goldman Sachs. The round was completed last fall, but announced this week.).

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OurCrowd

MAY 5, 2023

Deshler, Nebraska, has announced its partnership participation in a $30 million Series C financing round for CropX Technologies. The investment will be used to continue developing the innovative capabilities of the CropX agronomic farm management system. Reinke Manufacturing Co., Read more here.

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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. Most investors wait to see who else is investing. &# Social Proof&# weighs heavily on investors in making their decisions. Photo credit: D. rings true to me.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2021

At the time, seven-figure seed investments in African startups were a rarity. These investments are usually made by third-party investors (friends and family), and range between $25,000-$150,000. Her firm, TLcom, led the $1 million pre-seed investment in Okra. When Stripe-subsidiary Paystack raised its seed round of $1.3

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2020

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received—and that I consistently share with my clients—is that we should never make long-term decisions based on short-term emotions or circumstances, particularly when it comes to our finances. and more articles from the EO blog. . What is your specialty? We are growing!

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OkDork

JUNE 23, 2022

Even though he worked at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse for 10 years, got an MBA from UC Berkeley, saved aggressively, and diversified his investments… He STILL got financially kicked in the butt! So, he started Financial Samurai, a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of all the chaos.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

Regardless, NetSuite through their new series Superheroes of Finance celebrates both groups of superheroes – plus the incredible artistry and depth of story will make both Marvel and DC comics shake with jealousy. To start off, the men and women in the finance team are some of the heroes that hold the business together.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This happens slowly because while public markets trade daily and prices then adjust instantly, private markets don’t get reset until follow-on financing rounds happen which can take 6–24 months. Across more than 10 years we have kept the size of our Seed investments between $2–3.5 This translates to about 12–15 investments.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2023

Moreover, participation in international trade agreements, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, are expected to bolster regional investment further. and more articles from the EO blog.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 5, 2022

The post [Connected Energy in Global Banking and Finance Review] Rising to the occasion appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. In this article, Ian Thomas, managing director, Turquoise International, outlines the opportunities for investors in this area. . Read more here.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 20, 2020

I wrote a blog post on March 12th called Open For Business and thought I would return to the topic. Since writing that post, we have watched a bunch of our portfolio companies close financings, some on the same terms as provided before the pandemic and some on slightly adjusted terms. But our experience doesn’t match that scorn.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Called Converge, the cohort will be financed by the OpenAI Startup Fund , OpenAI says. ” “We’re excited to meet groups across all phases of the seed stage, from pre-idea solo founders to co-founding teams already working on a product,” OpenAI writes in a blog post shared with TechCrunch ahead of today’s announcement.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 27, 2020

JERUSALEM/NEW YORK – October 26, 2020 – OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture investor, and SALT, a global thought leadership forum and networking platform encompassing finance, technology and geopolitics, will broadcast the SALT Talks: Pandemic Venture Investment Series online starting October 29. Read more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 2, 2021

Contributed By Susan Michel, EO New Jersey member and founder and CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors , which provides investment management and financial planning advice. Consider letting your child invest their money in the stock market: You can let them pick the stock the money is invested in. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 30, 2021

After his recent blog post addressing why it’s in your best interest to ignore SEO , we asked Ben about the importance of return on investment when it comes to marketing. He replied, “They promised me 400% return on investment (ROI).” Marketing campaigns aren’t an investment. His reply: “Yes, of course. Don’t you?”.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

With this in mind, ThrivingDollars has been addressing the need for financial literacy in Jamaica by simplifying and disseminating quality financial education that covers key topics such as budgeting, saving, debt management, and elimination, investing, insurance, and retirement and estate planning.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 18, 2023

M investment enables Flash Forest mission to plant 1 billion trees by 2028, helping to fight the impacts of climate change Read more here. The world has lost over 1 trillion trees in the last 100 years.

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Haystack

OCTOBER 23, 2018

I am not surprised that today, he is making a big announcement for the company’s new financing round — People.ai On this blog, I want to simply highlight that in my five-plus years of investing, Oleg is simply one of the most driven, most aggressive, most focused founders I’ve had the pleasure of backing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 26, 2024

They invest in tools and strategies to outsmart businesses and fraud prevention experts, necessitating a new approach to security. Investment in advanced cybersecurity measures, including AI and machine learning algorithms, is no longer optional but a necessity. and more articles from the EO blog.

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 14, 2021

Whether that’s providing loans for people with limited credit history or opening up investment opportunities for women, the fintech industry is making banking and finances more inclusive in many ways. Read more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Contributed by Madhavan Sivashankar , chief executive officer and founder, Gulf International Finance Limited. We invested in online technologies and continue to do so, to improve communication and its periodicity. The post 3 steps toward agility and resilience appeared first on THE BLOG. Sylvester Stallone, Rocky Balboa.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2021

Here’s the difference: A hobby or side hustle involves a discretionary investment of time and money. You’re in charge of operations, sales, marketing and finance. The choice to invest in my business, however, was a step in making the shift from freelancer to entrepreneur. Making the mindset shift appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

They have marked-up paper gains propped up by an over excited venture capital market that has validated their investments. Logic tells me the following: It is hard to make money angel investing. Too many angel deals just means more to watch and invest in for the ones that do succeed (if the VCs can get in at reasonable prices).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 9, 2023

To find a pace that works for you, refer to an internal, financeable rate of growth, based on your cashflow and profit. Invest in employees’ development and growth. When you take care of your team, you’re investing in the future of your business. and more articles from the EO blog. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.

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