Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
When the Honeymoon is Over, It’s the Economic Model that Counts!
When we look to invest growth capital in expansion stage software companies at OpenView partners, we do a lot of analysis on a…
by George RobertsFinance & Operations
Financing Made Simple for Young Tech Companies
In a recent series, VC Fred Wilson broke down some of the primary financing options for tech startups, with details on the pros and cons of each.
by Brendan CournoyerFinance & Operations
How to Calculate Valuation Multiples for Different Markets
Valuation multiples provide guidance for determining what the appropriate valuation for a company should be, relative to its industry, revenue…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Is Your Intellectual Property Safe?
As an early stage technology company, intellectual property can be your greatest asset. After all, it’s a keystone that gives…
by Josh Zywien Finance & Operations
Checklist: How to Prepare for a VC Fund Raise
I recently wrote a post with some tips on avoiding a busted VC deal. One of my tips was to…
by Firas RaoufFinance & Operations
How Much Capital Should You Raise? Look at Your Future Milestones
When it comes to raising investment capital at startup and expansion stage businesses, is there such a thing as raising…
by Josh ZywienFinance & Operations
The Many Faces of Angel Investors
Most startup founders or expansion stage management team members can at least loosely define what an angel investor is and…
by Josh ZywienFinance & Operations
Tips for Prepping Your Startup’s Patent Portfolio
Avoiding unnecessary obstacles during the sale of a startup should be a primary focus for all involved parties. With respect to patents,…
by Contributing Author Finance & Operations
How to Avoid a Busted Venture Capital Deal
You may have already read the post by Rand Fishkin about his experience with a busted investment deal. In his…
by Firas Raouf