The Problem with “Pre-Money” Valuation

Since the start of the “unicorn” era, investors, founders, and…

The Art of Screening the Deal

What we look for in a VC Associate

Equity Leverage And Measuring Risk

Part II of Valuation Theory and the Flawed Premise of “Pre-Money” Valuation

The Founder Confidence Index: Driving Company-Investor Fit

So far, we’ve only discussed pricing an investment through the lens of the venture investor. While some might argue that the venture investors’ willingness-to-pay for equity should serve as a signal for the true value of a…

We Just Think You’re “Too Early”

“Too Early”. Venture firms tell founders every day for one reason or another that the company is “too early” for consideration, but to…

Optimizing the Only KPI that Matters: g

Ever try doing a Discounted Cash Flow analysis on a startup? For those of you who’ve taken…

Teampay Raises $12M Series A: How Enterprise Software Can Further Workplace Inclusion

Over the last twenty years, technology has dramatically increased workforce productivity across every vertical, with advances in computing, communication, and collaboration empowering…