Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
Angels and VCs: Is There a Preference?
Separating angels and VCs is a matter of, well, money. An angel investor invests their own money. According to CEO and…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Roundtable: When Is a Company Ready for Venture Capital?
Our panel of seasoned VCs discuss the key factors every founder should consider when deciding if venture capital is right for them.
by Amanda Maksymiw
Finance & Operations
A Quick Thought on Value Added Board Members vs. Observers
I had lunch with Mark Suster last week. We exchanged a bunch of war stories and ideas on early stage…
by Firas RaoufFinance & Operations
Reviewing Founder Liquidity Options in Venture Funding
With venture capital bidding wars sending company valuations ablaze, founders are gaining more leverage than ever in term sheet negotiations. This…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Entrepreneurs: How to Distinguish Yourself for VCs
If you don’t already fit the mold of a prototypical VC-magnetizing entrepreneur, fear not. Sharpening your skills as an entrepreneur…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Is “Ramen Profitable” Just a Holding Pattern for Startups?
Being able to simply “get by” in a startup is a poor barometer of success — no matter how long…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Roundtable: What Should Companies Look for When Choosing a VC?
Our expert panel offers a banker's perspective for choosing the right venture capital firm to work with at the expansion stage.
by Amanda MaksymiwFinance & Operations
Groupon IPO Debacle: How to Lose $10B
Less than six months ago, Groupon was cruising towards a monster initial public offering. Expected by analysts to value the…
by Nick PetriFinance & Operations
Is There a Backlog in the IPO Market?
During the recession, IPOs were a rarity. Now, with a resuscitated economy to propel them, IPOs are flooding the once-quiet market. Although…
by Brendan Cournoyer