TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

Corporate venture business strategies that work. Global venture capital funding, including private equity and corporate VC, into digital health was the highest ever in the first quarter 2021 at $7.2 Company founders most often turn to veteran investors for help with grand-slam strategies to create the next healthcare unicorn.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

I became a VC 12 years ago in 2007 when the pace of deals was much slower. As I was trying to figure out the role I wanted to play in the VC world I decided I wanted to focus on businesses that were building deeply technical products to solve problems for business users. VCs have different views and strategies on this.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Startups and VC. The company raised millions to turn accredited investors into LPs in VC and private equity funds. Rough times in VC land : Connie reports on the frustration and anger that erupted as SPV platform Assure dumps users at the curb ahead of holidays. It’s kind of like you’re starting from a new base.” to 17 cents.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2023

Portal Innovations , a biotech VC firm based in Chicago, is trying to broaden everyone’s horizons and give opportunities to biotech startups growing out of labs in Chicago, Atlanta, and hopefully beyond. It continues to grow there, but Flavin saw the need to encourage and support growth elsewhere. where do you travel to in your mind?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

In the VC insider baseball world a discussion has gone on about “VC platforms” over the past 5 or so years. While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros.

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Haystack

JANUARY 18, 2020

Having spent time around and then in the world of VC in the Bay Area during the last decade, I’ve been reflecting on how different norms in the industry have changed. At the start of 2010, there was some unwritten VC industry conventions that have been tested, challenged, and upended in the last decade. That is for another post.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

Picking a VC is hard. So I thought I’d write about out with what I would look for in a VC knowing what I know now and why. Most VCs are book smart. VCs should be more of a coach than proscriptively telling you what to do. You want a VC who will spar with you but then STFU and let you get on with things.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

How has your investment strategy changed? After more than a 12-year bull run for tech in the global markets supported by low interest rates, since the beginning of 2022, we have witnessed a significant slowdown in capital flows. How has your investment strategy changed?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I’ve sat at both sides of the table as a founder and a VC, and I understand how difficult it is to get them on the same page. I’ve participated in a number of accelerators, including Disney and Techstars, and these programs gave me a noticeable advantage when I stepped into VC. Accelerators are hubs for diversity.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

million seed round led by Singaporean VC firm TNB Aura, with participation from AgFunder, Trihill Capital and B.I.G. Through the platform, farmers have access to Eratani’s agronomists who can help them with strategies to increase their crop yield. The startup announced today it has raised an oversubscribed $3.8

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

I told my friend that I felt that in 2014 too many new VCs feel the pressure to chase deals, to be a part of syndicates with other brand names and to pounce on top of every startup whose numbers are trending up quickly. I know I can’t be in every deal and I know that the easy part of being a VC is writing the first check in a deal.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

Other perks include three months of free business development support. How to Create Product/Market Fit with Dan Olsen, author of “The Lean Product Playbook” Outreach Strategies for Contacting VCs and Press with Annie Kadavy of Redpoint Ventures and TechCrunch editor Danny Crichton. Session 4 – September 1.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

A successful VC needs to think several steps ahead. Nichols joined us on TechCrunch Early Stage to discuss his strategies for early-stage investing, and how those lessons can translate into a successful launch for budding entrepreneurs. Bearish VCs, bullish founders and changing investing trends. Timestamp: 4:33).

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How to execute an amplified marketing strategy. How to execute an amplified marketing strategy. One factor driving Singapore’s fintech success is its high consumer adoption rates, but its government also directly supports related initiatives through its Green Finance Action Plan. Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription “Starting a tech company today costs 99% less than it did 18 years ago when Y Combinator was started,” says Brett Calhoun, managing director and general partner at Redbud VC.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 21, 2019

Most founders who are raising capital look first to traditional equity VCs. Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use. Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing? Optionality.

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StartupNation

MAY 24, 2021

While we’ve been strongly supported by our VC backers during the pandemic, the same can’t be said for every startup. This, naturally, leads to the question of how you find the right VC firms to partner with. Use the following five strategies to find the perfect VC partner for your business: Do your research.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The startup has developed AI-supported software for urban development, something Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost broadly calls generative design. Spacemaker’s VC backers included European firms Atomico and Northzone, which co-led the company’s $25 million Series A round in 2019. What is the strategy behind Autodesk acquiring Spacemaker?

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 11, 2022

A cross-border, multi-stage fund, Good Protein Fund I saw participation from notable investors including Vijay Goradia, Founder and Chairman of Vinmar International; Harris Komishane, former Head of Finance and Strategy for Fidelity Investments; and Professor Bala Vissa, INSEAD Professor of Entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When done correctly, growth marketing strategies can take your customer base to new heights, but it also gives you something even more valuable — highly engaged, loyal customers. Implementing growth marketing strategies early in your startup journey is a smart move. Instead, consider applying the art and science of growth marketing.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

She previously founded Dress for Success, a network that empowers women to thrive both professionally and personally, and Crisis Textline, a non-profit that provides crisis intervention support via text. The strategy to minimize loss is not the strategy to win. Execute on the strategy to win. Eliminate distractions.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

According to Oleksandr Yaroshenko, head of investments and strategy at edtech startup Headway, engagement rates for existing customers are “the best predictors for resubscription.” 4 SaaS engagement metrics that attract investors Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year? .”

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But in a bid to support its transition from an insights company to a data company and buoyed by this new investment, Stears is planning a strategy modification for the Pro product. So far, the company’s strategy seems to be paying off. Image Credits: Stears.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2021

With a surge of VC investing, many startups are urgently hiring. Are there any unique strategies that you would recommend we explore? In my columns , you’ll find a lot of materials to support you regarding the most common options. Dear Sophie, I do recruitment for tech startups. Maverick in Milpitas.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

Rise of the Rest also hosted a Northwest Arkansas Startup Community Roundtable to help connect individuals within the regional innovation ecosystem with those visiting for the Heartland Summit to share experiences, challenges, and best practices for supporting entrepreneurs. Where we went: Chicago, IL ??

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 9, 2018

The traditional answer of most VCs to the question of “edge” is a combination of the said and the unsaid. What VCs most typically talk about are: – Industry expertise. Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. This model certainly makes sense.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The strategy is similar to that of Sophia Amoruso, who dedicated a $1 million allocation to a public fundraise , and Turner Novak, who is raising publicly for a tranche of his second fund after building his venture brand in public for years prior. You have to be as good at distribution as you are at building a product,” Kramer said. “We

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. raised money from VCs and 7.7% More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. A new category of VCs have emerged offering a hybrid between VC and RBI, which we call “Flexible VC”. .

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

With new funding, Brightly is seeking to take a Glossier-style approach to become the next big brand in commerce: gather a community by recommending great products, then turn the strategy on its head and make your superfans buy in-house products under the same brand. “We Image Credits: Brightly.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

What is a principal at a VC firm and how does it work at Upfront Ventures? ” Associates have different functions at different VCs. Deal support / analysis / quant / legal for deals a partner is seriously considering. Deal support / analysis / quant / legal for deals a partner is seriously considering. VC firm admin.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It partners with entrepreneurs in funding their growth stories through innovative market access and public venture capital strategies. He talks to AsiaTechDaily about the firm’s investment strategies, the fundraising journey, and other points. Edited excerpts below : What background and domain expertise do you have?

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 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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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

How about as a VC? Fred has basically always been a VC, Mike was a reporter, and Jim worked in product marketing and management consulting. Surely--but then I realize how difficult it is to be an early stage VC in NYC. Really never managed anything of significant or built anything major.". what has this guy done? What did I do?

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Hunter Walk

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In other words, Satya and I wanted to maximize our time with the bees themselves, not the size of our beehive and support systems necessary to prioritize scale. There’s also many wonderful angel/operators and smaller supporting funds with large portfolio strategies. This is Homebrew Forever.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2022

When you get picked up by a good institution or a good leader, or represented by a good gallery, all of a sudden there’s more demand for people to support you or get behind you,” Jalanbo said. I didn’t have that many connections when it came to the VC industry,” Jalanbo recalls. “So

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Earlier this week, TechCrunch caught up with Gonzalez-Cadenas over Zoom to learn more about his new role at Index and how he intends to source deals and support founders. ” TechCrunch: Let me start by asking, why do you want to become a VC?

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

.” The hub will feature exhibition spaces, government booths, market spaces, co-working spaces, and networking opportunities to boost creativity and innovation in the Philippines ; a distinctive aspect of the hub is its “retail incubator” strategy, designed to showcase inventive products to a broader audience.

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