Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

Pitch your startup for an opportunity to meet with Floodgate. Although we spend lots of time talking about numbers, metrics and frameworks, there’s an artistic component to entrepreneurship that’s really important. Pitch your startup for an opportunity to meet with Floodgate. Q&A: What is your / your fund's mission?

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

Startup pitches with promises to provide various services to Africans — across different sectors — are commonplace now. Trade has the least startup activity in a market that received $5 billion in VC funding last year. The continent is also home to more than 1.2

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2014

People like Vinod Khosla, Keith Rabois, Brian Singerman, Marc Andreessen and others have all made head-scratching private comments to me that sounded so foreign to what I thought other people were doing in VC that they caused me to challenge and ultimately change some of my own views. Draw from Frameworks. Triangulate.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Amid market volatility, decentralized finance, or DeFi, is an area that continues to be in focus in both the crypto VC world and across the community as new use cases, protocols and projects arise. Anywhere from 20% to 50% of crypto-related pitches today are DeFi-focused, several investors we surveyed said.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I recently filmed a show for This Week in Venture Capital in which I talked about how to prepare for a VC meeting: whom you’ll meet, who should attend from your side, what materials you should bring and how you should run the meeting. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. But take prompts from the VC.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 26, 2021

Pre-seed round funding is under scrutiny: Is VC pandemic posturing here to stay? Amid the pandemic, investors became laser-focused on sections of the pitch deck that address monetization and business viability — signs that founders need to come to the table with better-defined businesses in order to succeed.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The difference between pitching a VC and pitching a journalist (lol). The best framework for the different types of media form out there, from Twitter to billboards to earned media.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

TechCrunch is excited to announce the six companies pitching in person and onstage at TC Sessions Mobility 2022. Hailing from around the United States and the globe, founders will pitch on the main stage, for four minutes, followed by an intense Q&A with our expert panel of judges. Startups pitching on the main stage.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I’ve recently advised a number of emerging private equity and VC funds who are wrestling with the question: What are the highest impact steps they can take to support their portfolio companies? . VC Platform community has grown approximately 120% in the last 3 years. I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout.

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Jason Malki

JULY 13, 2023

Exploring Shaun Gold’s Entrepreneurial Journey as Nightlife Ninja, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, and VC I had the pleasure of interviewing Shaun Gold. He is a successful entrepreneur, VC, 2x best-selling author, speaker, super connector to startups and standouts, Jeopardy contestant, and screenwriter/executive producer.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

Last year, VCs flowed approximately $6 billion to resale platforms, according to Brian Schwarzbach, an investor with Cathay Innovation. In a post for TC+, he explores three recommerce areas that are attracting VC interest and shares “some food for thought for founders building startups in this (re)emerging space.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2022

The company says that it provides interested clubs with the back office framework, legal and tax support and has a platform where leaders can look for capital raise opportunities, meet other members and manage portfolios. During a downturn, the pitch seems more risky. PIN, which stands for power in numbers, has freshly raised a $5.6

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

They’ll unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines and will wade through the hype to keep you up-to-date on the world of business, tech and VC. It’s mandatory, and collaboration between AT&T and startups at all stages could push the world forward and provide the framework for innovation. Winning the War on Ransomware.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

Startups and VC Zigazoo, the startup known for its TikTok-style video-sharing app for kids, is launching a separate app targeted at Gen Z users, Lauren reports. Pitch Deck Teardown: Prelaunch.com’s $1.5M In a follow-up, he analyzed the pitch deck for Prelaunch.com’s $1.5 Here’s how to give it to them, T.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 16, 2012

His story of overcoming child abuse, a missing arm ligament, a decade in the minors and going on to reinvent himself in his mid-30's using a pitch few have mastered is nothing short of inspirational. Oh, did I mention it turns out he's been pitching with a torn abdominal muscle all season? The movie centers around a lawsuit.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

I see five innovative new methods for raising capital which emerging managers such as Versatile VC are using, which I’ve ranked in roughly descending order of popularity: . The obvious solution is to get in touch with your friends who have earlier raised or pitched to the family offices. A Framework for Venture Capital Fund Law.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Startups and VC. Pitch Deck Teardown: Syneroid’s $500K seed deck. ” After raising a $500,000 seed round, the company’s founders shared their 12-slide pitch deck with TechCrunch for a review. ” Pitch Deck Teardown: Syneroid’s $500K seed deck. VC is sexy, but you know what’s really hot?

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I’ve recently advised a number of emerging private equity and VC funds who are wrestling with the question: What are the highest impact steps they can take to support their portfolio companies? . VC Platform community has grown approximately 120% in the last 3 years. I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

The round was co-led by Index Ventures, which also led Sylvera’s seed, along with New York-based global private equity and VC firm Insight Partners. This is why we will publish our ratings framework, our model accuracy assessment protocols, and underlying model accuracy figures. million. .”

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The best way to find marketing hacks is by using “stringent experimentation frameworks to run countless A/B tests,” he advises. Could corporates be good matchmakers for startups and VCs? Could corporates be good matchmakers for startups and VCs? Aydin Senkut, founder and managing partner, Felicis Ventures.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In this article aimed at early-stage founders, Kolluri shares a detailed framework with timelines that can help determine whether it’s time to look for a buyer or keep reaching for the stars. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s no magic formula for creating a winning pitch deck, which is why most of the articles we run on this topic continually emphasize the fundamentals. Venture capitalists are like judges at a gymnastics competition: Each pitch will be assessed for its technical quality and difficulty, but execution and artistry is just as important.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Check Warner , co-founder Diversity VC , and partner, Ada Ventures. We are particularly averse to companies that exacerbate human exploitation, social and economic inequality (ironic coming from a VC, I know), and environmental harm. How much should VC incorporate ESG metrics in their investment decisions?

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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. I covered one demo day in person, spending most of my time backstage where founder teams practiced their pitches.

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David Teten VC

MAY 16, 2017

Limited partner due diligence on VC and private equity funds. I’ve collected several lists of limited partners focused on VC. Aggreg8r: LPs in Emerging Micro-VCs. Samir Kaji: Who are the LPs that are investing in underrepresented led VC managers? ” David Dana, Head of VC Investments, European Investment Fund.

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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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David Teten VC

APRIL 30, 2021

These “VCs for investment management companies” are also known as GP Stake investors or fund platforms. According to DocSend , “About half the VC firms in our survey had an anchor LP for their fund, and the average percentage that an anchor LP took in a first-time fund was 25%. Fundraising hacks for VC and private equity funds.

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2022

In his latest TC+ post, Michael Perez, director of growth and data at VC firm M13, shares five questions he uses to devise pricing strategy frameworks , along with three value metrics and a detailed measurement plan for GTM strategy. Your fundraising pitch deck needs appendices. Your fundraising pitch deck needs appendices.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

Startups and VC Last night, the news broke that Virgin Orbit was pausing operations for at least a week while it looked for funding to support the business. Here’s how they raised : Haje is back with another Pitch Deck Teardown: StudentFinance’s $41 million Series A deck. Alex and Anna wonder. You can sign up here.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Former Lightspeed partner Amy Wu made waves this year when she left the VC firm to lead startup investments out of a new $2 billion fund at Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto powerhouse FTX. TechCrunch Crypto Pitch-Off. But which crypto companies, protocols and projects will be compliant within the current regulatory framework?

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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. He also includes a tactical framework for developing freemium products that includes use cases for limited and unlimited usage. And yes, it’s citing the economic climate as the “why.”

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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. A VC shares 5 things no one told you about pitching VCs. Investors are looking for a reason to say “yes.” Thanks very much for reading Extra Crunch this week!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Oh, and Haje has written more than 20 Pitch Deck Teardowns over on TC+ — and he’s running low on decks to review. Here’s a bit more info about what he’s looking for , and instructions for how you can submit your pitch deck for review! Startups and VC. Surely he hasn’t scared everyone away quite yet? Christine and Haje.

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FundersClub

JUNE 22, 2017

" Elad Gil , Angel Investor chats with Harry Stebbings of The 20 Minute VC on becoming one of silicon valleys top angels, why most people get market sizing wrong and whether VC services should always be bundled together in " 20VC with Elad Gil, Angel Investor and founder of Color Genomics. Google Inc presses U.S.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

Alongside a16z founder Marc Andreessen, general partner Chris Dixon has been integral to the firm’s rise as a giant in the crypto VC world — he was an early investor in startups such as Coinbase, Uniswap and Oculus VR. It’s a pitch that has landed thousands of members and, most recently, a billion-dollar valuation as of May 2022.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Former Lightspeed partner Amy Wu made waves this year when she left the VC firm to lead startup investments out of a new $2 billion fund at Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto powerhouse FTX. TechCrunch Crypto Pitch-Off. But which crypto companies, protocols and projects will be compliant within the current regulatory framework?

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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