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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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

JULY 15, 2020

And that’s been an opportunity to cut out after-school activities and drop the commutes. 4 Opportunities for Growth During a Pandemic. To make bold choices despite the business-related challenges you face, I recommend considering these hopeful (yet pragmatic) opportunities. An opportunity to trim fat from your budget.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. We all know that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is often not.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

In my mind, that creates the opportunity for increasing returns. Finance is changing. Technology is moving faster, markets are changing more quickly and uncertainty seems to be increasing. New markets are available. We''re doing things in personal health, mobile, and physical products that we never could have done ten years ago.

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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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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

Can you expand on where you got your passion for personal finance management? This entire journey helped me to uncover my love for personal finance and I wanted to help others do the same. I booked my first two coaching clients five months later — exactly a month shy of running out of savings.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2021

Trust, which today has announced a $9 million financing (Upfront is an investor), is a platform designed to help make the most of marketing investment by providing both analytics and a community of likeminded executives to share what’s working, and what’s not, across platforms.

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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.

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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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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.

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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. Swing lower and there go your funding chances--because these are investors looking for only the biggest opportunities.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Maintaining tight control over your finances will help you navigate the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey. Networking can help you gain insights into industry trends, potential partnerships, and funding opportunities while providing a support system when times get tough. Did you mismanage your finances?

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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. Fundraising isn''t just a "distraction".

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

My first entrepreneurial opportunity. the conversation morphed into a discussion around the opportunity for me to start a business designed to service HIS new business. Fifteen years later, as a divorced dad of two teenagers, I found a window of opportunity. He began to describe his latest business acquisition and—suddenly!—

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

This round is about seizing the opportunities ahead for our next phase of growth, including driving innovation with new products, exploring acquisitions, and ensuring long-term financial flexibility, said Immad Akhund, co-founder and CEO of Mercury. Bank accounts are the nucleus of business finance, said Akhund.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 300 speakers scheduled over the two-day Conference meet the immense demand for AI discussions, networking opportunities, and solutions. The discussions will cover finance, retail, government, education, entertainment, and technology sectors on each of the show’s nine stages.

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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. Massive success after just one week of launching that has continued into the third week (this week) with their first property.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

-Atul National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Herrmann The conversation: Choose your own adventure with National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Hermann The takeaways: Today’s climate problems are also incredible investment opportunities. Executing on opportunities at the intersection of utility and disruption allows for exponential innovation.

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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. Imagine having a trusted startup accountant who can help you make sense of the numbers, identify potential pitfalls, and unlock opportunities for growth.

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APRIL 6, 2015

I''m just trying to invest in the best opportunities. Some companies have a natural terminal exit value of $250mm and we should all be able to make darn good money off of that--and that means financing them responsibly, with reasonable expectations. I talk proudly about all my founders, but not necessarily because they''re female.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

And as a VC I often cultivate relationships with the most talented people with whom I’ve worked over the years and look for opportunities to work with them again. Importantly, we recently announced a $30 million financing that gives us the resources we need to build a global enterprise software company.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Wanting to also focus on building opportunities in his own community, Gastón pursued social entrepreneurship and launched eaInversores. Motivated by a passion for understanding and encouraging good financial behavior, he saw a perfect opportunity to grow the market in his community. and within Argentina.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

With passion, hustle, and these thrifty startup strategies, you can transform your vision into a viable product without relying on loans or financing. These programs often offer financial assistance, valuable mentorship, and networking opportunities. Remember, constraints can inspire innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

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. There’s also an opportunity for publishers who create book reviews and recommend book lists as people research what to read and listen to during their time at home.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Whether you’re going through an accelerator or you’re at some kind of speed dating event, short “office hours” meetings present both an opportunity and a problem for investors. That the market size justifies venture financing.” It’s a great way to get out from behind the e-mail and actually meet people face to face.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 24, 2020

While this is always hard and has a real toll on people who might lose their jobs or have to pay more in taxes, it is also an opportunity to do things that have been hard to do until now. 4/ Tax unrealized gains that are financed/monetized. We can tax the unrealized gain if it is financed or monetized.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Networking Opportunities and Connections One of the most valuable benefits of one-on-one mentoring is the network and connections that come with it. Networking through your mentor also provides access to insider knowledge and opportunities that can be difficult to find on your own.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

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. The question is why you would get tapped for this opportunity.

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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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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 30, 2023

Popularized by Michael Milken at Drexel Burnham Lambert, the invention wasn’t all that complicated: issue bonds with very high interest rates and correspondingly high risk, and use that capital to finance the wholesale acquisition of mismanaged, inefficient, and sclerotic companies. billion, against almost $2.8

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Some of the opportunities involve machines, while an equal amount of opportunity lies in the software behind the machines. Travis Connors, Building Ventures At Building Ventures, we see enormous opportunities developing for the use of robotics in construction over the next 20 years. I’m excited to watch this space evolve.

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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. 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.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Using SourceLink’s comprehensive CRM system built specifically for entrepreneurship-led economic development, BizLink Orange leaders will be able to track network activity and engagement - looking at metrics like service delivery, connectivity, financing, talent and growth to help them make fact-based program decisions.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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