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Venture Capital , venture capital series

Exiting with Grace – and Profit

There are many ways to move on from the start-up phase.  Some deliver a better return than others, as is explained in our fourth article in our venture capital series. IT’S time to talk about the end.  In previous articles, we discussed assembling a team, building a technology business,...
Posted on February 17, 2015February 5, 2018
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Venture Capital , venture capital series

The Ins and Outs of Venture Capital

Raising venture capital funds is an exciting and often necessary step for your start-up.  It’s also fraught with potential pitfalls that could cost you your company.  The third article in this venture capital series examines key terms used in investment deals and offers valuable insights into the venture capital business...
Posted on February 3, 2015February 5, 2018
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Venture Capital , venture capital series

Raising Capital for Technology Ventures

Investors come in different packages.  It’s important to know the various types, along with their pluses and minuses. This article is the second of five in a series by Helge Seetzen. IN the first article of this series, we talked about the fundamental building blocks of a new technology venture:...
Posted on January 22, 2015June 27, 2017
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Entrepreneurship , venture capital series

Start-up Fundamentals

A game-changing idea is only one of the ingredients you will need to launch a successful new business.  Without the right team and a commitment to ongoing fundraising, your brilliant new venture will flounder.  This article is the first of five in a series by a venture capital expert who...
Posted on January 6, 2015February 9, 2018
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Venture Capital

5 Reasons “Dumb Money” is OK

There is a common view in the start-up investment world that “smart money” is worth a lot more to a company than “dumb money”: the latter being worth just its monetary value, while the former might warrant additional considerations (e.g. board seats, etc.). The use of a pejorative word...
Posted on August 15, 2012July 4, 2017
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Venture Capital

5 Tips for Venture Investing in University Inventions

Investing in university ventures is difficult but worthwhile. The following are a few things to consider when you are negotiating investment deals with universities. All of this comes from my own experience and might not reflect the engagement with your particular university. 1. Know who you are engaging University...
Posted on August 25, 2011June 27, 2017
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Entrepreneurship , People

Founder Control – It’s about Positive Influence, Not Control!

Paul Graham recently published an essay on founder control of start-ups. How much control over the business should the founders have once the company reaches a certain size? Paul’s answer bucks the “golden rule” of investor control past Series A. But what does control actually mean? As valuations for...
Posted on December 13, 2010July 12, 2017

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