Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2016

There was an explosion in number of startups both because it was cheap and there was tons of available capital. The other major trend of 2012–2015 was the entrance of “non VCs” into late-stages of venture capital , which mostly consisted of hedge funds, mutual funds, corporate investors, sovereign wealth funds and even LPs doing direct deals.

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Dream It

DECEMBER 19, 2019

million Series A financing round led by San Francisco-based Builders VC. Partnering with Builders VC aligns us with a team of industry experts who understand both the challenges and opportunities in transforming the way behavioral health is addressed and treated.” This week, the company announced a $7.5

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DECEMBER 28, 2013

However, in this moment, I think one''s career in venture capital depends on changing your perspective. If you are a venture capital investor and you''re not preparing yourself to succeed in a more diverse ecosystem of entrepreneurs, you''re just going to get left behind. Stop--AND think. That''s less than 10%. That''s 25%.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 19, 2021

Over the last 18 months, the early-stage financing market has seen dramatic changes characterized by these three things: A shift from in-person fundraising to virtual fundraising A reduction in financing process timelines from months to weeks A continued increase in the amount of capital available for early stage companies.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

In my mind, that creates the opportunity for increasing returns. Finance is changing. Venture Capital & Technology' Technology is moving faster, markets are changing more quickly and uncertainty seems to be increasing. New markets are available. TVs are changing. Let''s remember that, people.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? Key services and resources At Capital Connect, we provide tailored finance solutions to help New Zealand businesses grow.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

Zeni , a Palo Alto fintech company providing real-time financial services data to venture-backed startups, raised $34 million in Series B funding led by Elevation Capital. As part of the investment, Ravi Adusumalli, founder and managing partner at Elevation Capital, will join Zeni’s board. million in a combined seed and Series A round.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Despite 2022’s heel turn, the ten-year funding trend line still points to VCs concentrating less capital in the major coastal hubs and more in the rest of the country, a collective area of focus for attendees. To make it easier to toggle between the three, there needs to be significant policy, financing, and physical transformation.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

There are roughly 400 venture deals being done in NYC each year these days, and maybe about 30% or so of those are seed financings. In my opinion, if there are around 150 or 200 companies that get seed or pre-seed financing in NYC from *someone*, that''s about how many meetings I could take. Venture Capital & Technology'

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The new funding round, led by Sequoia Capital, includes both primary and secondary investments, with additional participation from Spark Capital, Marathon, and existing backers such as Coatue, CRV, and Andreessen Horowitz. Bank accounts are the nucleus of business finance, said Akhund.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 15, 2024

“Metropolis has developed a new growth buyout model, demonstrating how innovation and technology can evolve legacy industries for the 21st century,” said Tony Minella, Co-Founder and President of E ldridge Industries , an existing investor in Metropolis that led the recent financing transaction. The financing included $1.05

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Freedom to succeed or fail on my own accord (though failure is just another opportunity). Meryem Salman, EO Turkey, partner and vice chairman +partner, Finance & Insurance and founder, Buldan Foundation. Opportunity to Fix What’s Broken. But the greatest is the opportunity to fix what’s broken.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But how can biotech teams effectively communicate to investors and partners how they will, with each round of financing, incrementally reduce the risks of discovering and developing successful new drugs? How much of the total financing is allocated towards the lead program?

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MAY 27, 2014

Last week, for just the second time ever, I passed on an investment opportunity because of the terms of the deal--both the price and the legal structure of the agreement. Treat financings like an auction and you''re going to get a bubble and a lot of bad behavior. Venture Capital & Technology'

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A separate business bank account draws a clear distinction between your personal and business finances. Don’t be shy about seeking out these opportunities. Capital R&D , on the other hand, is an investment in your startup’s future. Even if you face a few rejections along the way, remember that persistence is key.

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APRIL 11, 2016

I know that white males get a majority of the venture capital funding. 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. Now, I've seen the stats and the studies.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Equally important is knowing sources of capital such as bootstrapping, prospective investors such as angel investors, or venture capital if necessary, that can be tapped into at the various stages of a startups growth. Maintaining tight control over your finances will help you navigate the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Given how efficient markets are when a large market like LA starts to blossom it attracts capital pretty quickly. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. Both are massively funding other LA tech companies through what Fred Wilson once defined as “recycled capital.”

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

He also nails the reason why venture capital is still necessary to grow large businesses quickly in a world where the costs of running startups have fallen dramatically. “Lean” is great in the early days but if you discover an attractive market opportunity you need to get “fat” really quickly or somebody else will.

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Dream It

JULY 29, 2020

Today, the company announced closing $1M in additional seed financing. With the platform pressure tested by over five thousand users a month across multiple large healthcare facilities, this financing will enable TrekIT to focus on customer acquisition and filling key sales and customer-facing roles as more accounts go online.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

By September 26th we had submitted a term sheet which was signed on October 4th and financing was closed in less than 30 days. International team with development in a country known for building great games and tech companies plus leadership in our home court of LA, one of the monetization capitals of the country. And Seriously.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 20, 2025

If fixed expenses, especially payroll, are paid out before cash is received from services or shipments, the company is financing its growth with ever-increasing working capital needs. This is one interpretation of It takes money to make money , although that statement was probably created to describe new investment opportunities.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 20, 2023

Register Investment firm Heritas Capital has announced the successful first close of Asia Impact First Fund (AIFF) with $20 million in total commitment. This allows the fund to take a patient stance when investing in social enterprises, in comparison with traditional financing options which prioritise short-term profitability metrices.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

All these inefficiencies, asides from being time-consuming, lead to errors and affects cash flow and finance, which is why almost nine out of 10 small businesses in the country fizzle out in the first five years. The startup’s new financing round was led by Berlin-based VC Target Global. million in pre-seed funding.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

I had witnessed a number of early-stage tech startups in LA raise seed capital from the Bay Area and relocate. It was 2009 and it was terribly difficult to get any financing (if you can remember a time like that!) And Jim & I went on to raise several more venture capital funds in our day jobs. And Jamie hers. And Adam his.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Collective , an all-in-one back-office finance platform for the self-employed, which has raised over $28 million in funding, is hiring for five roles across engineering, marketing and member services (tax, accounting). Stay tuned, and please feel free to share with anyone looking for a new opportunity!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Businesses that provide this enabling technology and equipment can capitalize on this with special pricing and promotions. Meditation apps like Headspac e and Calm will provide opportunities for users to unwind after a long day of solitary work or managing a household full of kids off school. Opportunity in the Stay-Home Economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Crimson Founders, a global platform dedicated to connecting MIT and Harvard-affiliated startups with investors, strategic partners, and expansion opportunities, has successfully concluded The Crimson Collective Week 1.0 Applied AI Corporation Enterprise AI solutions for finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

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MARCH 2, 2015

That''s the key--when you think you can help just about anyone, and you really do like helping people, each new pitch is an opportunity. Venture Capital & Technology' That''s why I don''t mind hearing from them. I''m just trying to be helpful. That''s also why I like hearing from people who really don''t need to pitch. Best of luck.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Having a better overall portfolio of venture capital by adding funds into the mix. Side Benefits Ideally, a small fund could get you the following, but you have to ask to make sure it’s available: Co-investing opportunities. This creates a source of deal flow for investors who aren’t out there full time creating opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

We believe this consistency in leadership and intuition for where the markets were going in the heady days of 2019–2021 helped us to stay sane in a world that momentarily seemed to have lost its mind and since we have new capital to deploy in the years ahead perhaps I can offer some insights into where we think value will be derived.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

With this, the Japanese government now allows startups the flexibility to secure capital using crypto assets in addition to conventional stocks. Japanese startups stand to gain fresh prospects and opportunities as this forward-looking framework comes into effect. Japan’s Five-Year Development Strategy unveils KANSAI Startup Night Vol.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

The Tory Burch Foundation announced Tuesday the launch of its Funding Finder tool, an interactive guide that breaks down capital options and resources for women-owned businesses. It’s best known for its fellowship program that provides education grants, networking opportunities and business advice to women entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

On the business side, they face hard decisions about establishing the right marketing strategy for their products and services, gaining timely access to capital to grow their business and dealing with the day-to-day operations. Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, it quickly evolved into a platform facilitating remote team management for over 40 companies globally, providing job opportunities amidst the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider starting as an LP in funds for diversified exposure, access to deal flow, and networking opportunities.

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