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Hire a writer and a lawyer before releasing a cryptocurrency white paper

TechCrunch

In theory, crypto white papers are staid, scientific documents intended to describe a complex, precise method for creating unique blockchain products. In practice, however, white papers are frequently a marketing play intended to help crypto startups generate earned media. Do you need a white paper?

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Standing Room Only: Why RFC is So Hot Right Now Part II

Angel Capital Association

This is Part II of a two-part series on Revenue-Financed Capital (RFC) for angels. The Basics We explained RFC in our first blog post and won’t repeat that explanation here other than to say that revenue-financed capital is risk capital that is not dependent upon an exit to generate a return. million in 20 deals as of June 2023.

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How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

David Teten VC

However, historically most private equity professionals were former investment bankers and other finance professionals. Typically you’ll share your expertise in 5 main ways: phone calls, presentations/in-person meetings, surveys, white papers, and in-depth consulting projects. Ten Networking Strategies to a Seat on the Board.

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What is the Best CRM and Marketing Tech Platform for a New Private Equity/Venture Capital Fund?

David Teten VC

4) CRMs focused on finance/investment management. They typically are the most expensive, because they come prepackaged with heavy customization for the finance sector’s unique needs; and they typically lock you into that vendor for future customization. downloadable white papers, models, etc). A number of players (e.g.,

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten VC

VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. This is a summary of: Revenue-Based financing: State of the Industry 2020. A range of small VCs are deploying with Flexible VC structures, but we believe the total amount of AUM deployed with this strategy is well under $50m.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten VC

A range of small VCs are deploying with Flexible VC structures, but we believe the total amount of AUM deployed with this strategy is well under $50m. Part of the magic of revenue-based financing is how historical performance and strong, achievable financial projections are ultimately the backbone of how RBI/RBF investment decisions are made.”

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