It’s Monday. Do you know where your VC is? If their firm is like most others, they are very likely in a conference room most of the day (actually Zoom because it’s still 2020). Let’s quickly clarify something important: no, not every firm holds its...
When venture capitalists manage their startup portfolio and thesis, they will typically tailor them to specific verticals, geographies, or business stages. That last point is significant for portfolio management, as the business stage can determine many things about a...
When considering an investment, it’s essential to understand the size of the opportunity. To find this information, both VCs and founders will conduct an exercise called market sizing. This post will define what market sizing is, why investors and founders...
In my last post, I discussed term sheets and highlighted some of the terms a VC and founder need to focus on when negotiating a deal. One of the terms that focus on economics, liquidation preference, can have vast implications on how much money an investor receives...
I recently participated in the application process for an Investment Associate role with an international venture capital firm. Given the firm’s distributed workforce, the recruitment process was unique. It allowed me to see firsthand some of the things VCs will...
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