Getting funded by a Venture Capital firm is one of the most discussed topics for startup CEOs in SaaS, mobile software and hardware companies. Venture Capital for software companies is the “Holy Grail” of the early stage set. To many, it implicitly means to people that you’ve “got something”. It’s considered an endorsement of future […]
The Future of Venture Capital Funding in High Tech
Like almost every aspect of the economy, venture capital financing of High Tech Hardware and Software startups were way down during the most recent recession. There was pressure on virtually every segment of the economy, and the worldwide financial system was in by far the greatest disarray of our lifetime. The preferred exit strategy for […]
Expense Controls for Early Stage Software and Tech Companies–Can You Overdo It?
I’m sure you’ve seen it too many times before–the free-spending startup software or hardware company which burns through their funds like a cocaine addict on vacation in Columbia. It’s ultimately a sad tale, with great potential often wasted, many jobs lost and multiple lives hurt. But it is hard to feel sorry for the management […]
Strategic Fundraising Decisions
Almost every company goes through it, except for the fortunate few. Some people have gone through it multiple times. While never easy, raising money for a second or third company (assuming success the first time!) is a picnic, compared to the first time. Let’s look at what I refer to as strategic fundraising: The questions […]
