David Teten VC

AUGUST 19, 2019

Does the traditional VC financing model make sense for all companies? VC Josh Kopelman makes the analogy of jet fuel vs. motorcycle fuel. VCs sell jet fuel which works well for jets; motorcycles are more common but need a different type of fuel. . Absolutely not. So what is Revenue Based Investing?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re a founder who finds yourself in a meeting with a VC, try to remember two things: You’re the smartest person in the room. ” Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. A VC shares 5 things no one told you about pitching VCs. Investors are looking for a reason to say “yes.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Several months later, we’ve since learned that cutting marketing budgets doesn’t make early-stage startups healthier, but it is a great way for VCs to reduce burn rates across their entire portfolio. As Rebecca Szkutak reported this week, SaaS startups that ignored this advice outperformed the ones that followed it.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. It’s hard to find actionable, proven advice for scaling startups. More than an overview, the article offers approaches for navigating the challenges of T2D3 (triple, triple, double, double, double) growth, specific hiring recommendations and other strategic insights.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. That startup was DoorDash, by the way.

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TechCrunch

JULY 2, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. In a recent private equity survey, 80% of respondents said their co-investments with people outside traditional VC firms outperformed their PE fund investments. We’ll have more expert growth advice coming soon, so stay tuned.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

This is not a boast, but a warning: I could write a how-to article on almost any topic. But since I’ve never actually done those things, I would encourage you to ignore any advice I have to offer. Trusted advice comes from experience. Trusted advice comes from experience. Rami Essaid, CEO and founder, Finmark.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

And no wonder, lately he and his partners are on a tear, investing out of their $200+ million VC fund. This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. 10:15 Do you the LPs are more open-minded to single VC funds today? Not bad, hey?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here’s some candid advice for late-stage startup workers: Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Expect other VC firms to follow suit; despite the maverick myth of the tech investor, herd mentality dominates. Investors won’t stop pushing for down rounds anytime soon, and more layoffs are coming.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Haystack VC runs almost entirely on Notion. I always make a point of keeping firm records updated in the major data-trackers tracking the VC industry: AngelList , CB Insights , Crunchbase , Dealroom , Dow Jones VentureSource , Pitchbook , Preqin , and Refinitiv Eikon. Pollen VC offers a LTV calculator.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Tim Friedman, Founder, PE Stack , said, “If I could offer one piece of advice to today’s managers, it would be to take the time to understand the demands of the modern institutional LP. Keren Moynihan, CEO, Boss Insights , said, “Last week at an industry function, we asked a high rolling VC, “how’s your lead gen?” 3) Raise capital.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

What often makes the framework challenging for companies seeking to fundraise is that each of the exemptions has its unique combination of conditions. Although the exemptions remain complex, the changes provide incremental improvement to the existing framework. Almost all of the new rules should become effective early next year.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

Startups and VC There are some people on the internet who don’t want to be found. ” In this TC+ article, he explains how to identify the right time to roll out a freemium plan and, equally importantly, when not to. And yes, it’s citing the economic climate as the “why.”

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