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Why Venture Capital Due Diligence Fails
Venture Capital due diligence is a critical process that ensures informed decision-making. By conducting thorough due diligence—involving market validation, financial and legal audits, and customer and reference checks—VCs can considerably…
“We wanted flying cars, instead we got 140 characters.” – Peter Thiel
Few quotes capture the essence of Venture Capital better. A former PayPal co-Founder and one of the most successful Investors of his time, Peter Thiel has made a name for…
The 7 Secret Evaluation Criteria Venture Capitalists Use To Make Investment Decisions
Venture Capitalists are vocal about what they look for in startups they invest in: stellar team, large market, scalability, exit routes, etc. What about the evaluation criteria they don’t discuss but critically…
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Fast-Track Your Path To VC Partner. Harness Advanced VC Techniques for Superior Dealmaking Skills. The VC Career Accelerator is an intense 8-week intense online mentoring program designed for investment professionals…
28 Questions VCs Ask Founders Before Investing
Venture Capitalists receive hundreds of investment opportunities annually, making performing quick and effective exploratory due diligence crucial. They need to identify promising startups while swiftly avoiding potential pitfalls. However, data…
“If you don’t have a Founder who can be CEO, sell your company–now.” – Marc Andreessen
Marc Andreessen, often considered one of the smartest VCs in Silicon Valley, is unequivocal on this question. In his “pmarca guide to startups” (Andreessen’s handle on Twitter is @pmarca), he covers…
“The personal sacrifices of entrepreneurship are huge.” — Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary, best recognized for his role as an Investor on the hugely successful TV show “Shark Tank,” has earned his moniker ‘Mr. Wonderful’ for his candid and often brash…
ESOP & RSU: How Employee Stock Ownership Plans Should Be Implemented
Employee ownership plans (ESOW) are a cornerstone of motivation and compensation, yet their complexity often presents a significant challenge. Two forms co-exist: Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) and Restricted Stock…
How Venture Capitalists Evaluate Successful Startup Founders
Venture Capitalists always stress that their most important investment criterion is the quality of the startup’s Founding team. What are the characteristics and personality traits Investors are looking for? More…