Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 30, 2010
One year ago I predicted that in 2010/11 the economy, far from being on the path of permanent recovery was on a temporary resurgence and there was a strong possibility of a “double dip” recession. between June and July 2010 (and 25% from a year ago). raise money now to weather any storms).
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 24, 2015
It will make follow-on financings much harder and people will have to consider whether or not to do inside rounds. These are all normal things but in this big run since 2009 we’ve all gotten used to nearly 100% follow-on financing rates, valuations only moving up, deals clearly the convertible note caps and low mortality rates.
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Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 24, 2014
In 2010 somebody posed the question on Quora, “Is Mark Suster a Successful Venture Capitalist?” Helping companies get to next financing round successfully: I was just beginning this phase in Sept 2010 and said so. I’ve now been involved with many other successful foll0w-on financings. ” Still.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 9, 2011
Finance where needed. In particular part three talked about what happened if we saw a double dip in 2010-11 or a “lost decade.&#. 2010 was the year of the “super angel&# and 2011 has to date been the year of unbelievably highly priced B,C & D rounds of venture capital. We need some visibility. Cut where needed.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
I know that in late 2010 it’s not as popular to say this because we’re in the era of “super angels&# and feel-good startups. Let’s call these cards 1996-99, 2005-08 and 2010+. If 2011 & 2012 look like 2010 then the current crop of angel investments will look great. It’s hard to say.
This is going to be BIG.
DECEMBER 28, 2013
Since Airbnb, however, it feels like not only is YC missing another billion dollar plus home run, but the percent of companies worth $40 million (a standard YC has used in the press), either by financing or exit, seems low. That''s less than 10%. That''s 25%. a far higher rate than YC has appeared to have done since then.
This is going to be BIG.
APRIL 11, 2016
The men were all slightly older finance types that were exactly the kind of guy you would think someone would choose to connect them to financing. I'm not your finance bro. Back in late 2010, when I was at a previous fund, I saw Chantel Waterbury of chloe + isabel run the table on a $3.25mm seed round--on a Powerpoint.
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