TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

” Jonathan sometimes refers to their investments as “micro-mezzanine” because “mezz is typically structured as a contractual periodic payment, with some equity-like upside, but subordinate to other debt … so most lenders look at it like equity. Flexible VC: A new model for startups targeting profitability.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. The process of debating and agreeing the details of this startup ecosystem support framework is expected to take between six and nine months. So — if all goes to plan — Spain will finally get a startup law before the end of this year.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Of those startups that make it to the seed round, 72% advance from seed to Series A, compared to only 42% of traditional startups. For those who may be unfamiliar, the term “startup studio” can be used interchangeably with “venture studios,” “venture builders,” or “company builders.” Y-Combinator: 2,000+ Exit: Idealab: 35%.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

Six years later, the pair decided to venture into tech, a relatively nascent industry in Nigeria at the time and began investing in startups via LeadPath , an early-stage firm they launched in Lagos, Nigeria. The idea was to invest $25,000 and take the startups through a three-month accelerator program culminating in a Demo Day.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2021

6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem. It’s more about accelerating growth and some of our product plans. We are accelerating our efforts to make The Zebra a household name,” Melnick said. We’re not highly unprofitable or burning through money like crazy,” he told TechCrunch.

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Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

There’s an entire ecosystem that I would say sits within the broader startup ecosystem: the scaleups. You would call a business a startup when they’re getting to be cash flow positive or at least getting some decent monthly recurring revenue. The Startup Catalyst effect. Tweet this quote ).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

TechCrunch spoke to Francisco Polo, Spain’s high commissioner overseeing delivery of the entrepreneurial strategy, to get the inside track on the plan to grow the startup ecosystem and find out which bits entrepreneurs are likely to see in action first. We accelerate also that path — into innovative entrepreneurship system.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

As far as green shoots, COVID-19 has “played a role of an accelerator for innovation in many business areas and even e-government and other rigid/conservative industries,” said one. D2C startups have benefitted and “Zoom selling” now seems “totally plausible.”. 8 investors discuss Stockholm’s maturing startup ecosystem.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 1, 2021

Many companies work with startups to get the freshness of view and innovation brand by association. If the company is an industry reference, you may collect a nice logo for your website and investment deck, but only recurring revenue will drive up the valuation of your company.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan sometimes refers to their investments as “micro-mezzanine” because “mezz is typically structured as a contractual periodic payment, with some equity-like upside, but subordinate to other debt… so most lenders look at it like equity. In 3 years since founding the Accelerator, we have worked with 61 startups.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ideally, we wanted to pull in data from outside databases , including data about limited partners and more broadly the startup ecosystem (e.g., It’s also helpful for identifying people with whom we can do reference checking. from AngelList , Gust , or Kite ). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan sometimes refers to their investments as “micro-mezzanine” because “mezz is typically structured as a contractual periodic payment, with some equity-like upside, but subordinate to other debt… so most lenders look at it like equity. In 3 years since founding the Accelerator, we have worked with 61 startups.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Over the years, the angel network has based its infrastructure on syndicates — investment vehicles that allow investors, referred to as backers, to co-invest with prominent investors — known as leaders. Syndicate leads are often experienced angel investors or successful startup founders.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Our network comprises investors committed to the startup’s success, providing not only financial resources but also invaluable connections and advice. This strategic focus and agility make Candou an effective catalyst for innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem. David Teten: Can you elaborate on your fee structure?

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