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2010 VC Funding Outlook for Startups – Prepare for Winter (Part 3/3)

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In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. Unemployment continues to rise – Unemployment as of September 2009 is 9.7% My advice : if you’re raising a $750,000 round and you have demand for $1.2 It is also a result of pent-up demand.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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Closing a VC fund in 2009/10 is a major achievement in and of itself. Founded in November 2007 in New York City by Alexis Maybank and Kevin Ryan (co-founder of DoubleClick); CEO is Susan Lyne (ex-CEO Marta Stewart Living Omnimedia) Revenue estimates: $50mm in 2008; $170mm in 2009 (versus budget of $150mm); $450mm forecasted for 2010.

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The Big VC Thaw – Why The Market is Moving Again (part 2 of 3)

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In my previous post, The VC Ice Age is Thawing (for now) I wrote about the reasons why the VC market came to a screeching halt in September 2008 and remained largely shut until at least April 2009. As of near the end of September 2009, we’re up 46% since the March 9th nadir (yes, I need to find a way to use one of my SAT words ; – ).

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Stock Market Drops. Then It Rallies. What Happens Next for Funding?

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Come 2009 we felt really bullish about the future for startups because the froth was gone and so, too, were wantrapreneurs. The people left standing had a compelling vision to build companies and we backed many in 2009. When this period was fresh, in Sept 2009, I wrote a very detailed assessment of what I thought had just happened.

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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

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First, I’d like to quote (paraphrase) Brad Feld speaking at Twiistup in LA in 2009, “I keep hearing people in LA talking with a chip on their shoulders about building a tech business here relative to Silicon Valley. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Launchpad LA SoCal Stuff Start-up Advice Startup Advice.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

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Following Microsoft’s addressable advertising trials with NBC in June 2009, many suspect that Google’s investment may have some defensive motivations, as well. Swipely – Blippy competitor founded by TellMe founder, Angus Davis, in Fall 2009. Swipely is a social network orientated around users credit card transaction data.

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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

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I doubled down on my efforts, making more calls, writing more content, and networking tirelessly. To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. Doubt crept in with every setback, making the journey seem insurmountable.

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