Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
The 4 Kinds of Series A Rounds in Enterprise
Elsewhere on this very blog, we're in the middle of a
three-part series on methods of Series Seed financing. But for
those looking to make the leap to Series A, especially enterprise
companies, we love this breakdown of the possibilities from the
VC's perspective.
How Unicorns Grow
Speaking of growth, much is made of unicorn status as the
standard for runaway startup success. But the speed with which
companies reach a billion-dollar valuation does not necessarily
predict long-term, post-IPO value, at least according to this new
study from a Silicon Valley research firm.
Startup Step-By-Step: No Cryptocountry For Old
Men
Over at TechCrunch, a new regular column follows a
senior TC editor as he builds a new bitcoin wallet startup. There
are plenty of great insights in this first post, and we'll be
back for more as the series continues.
How to Build a Startup Advisory Board
A well-planned advisory board can be just as important as your
first investors. Their mentorship, perspectives, and diverse
skillsets can help founders stand apart amid intense competition
for venture funding. For those just starting out, here are some
helpful tips on outreach to potential advisors.
2015 Set Venture Capital Records. Don't Expect
the Good Times to Last.
Finally, one last look back at venture deals in 2015, now that
the data is in for Q4. Re/code's got the highlights,
but click through to the full report from CB Insights for numbers
and charts galore.
Links compiled by Jared Brenner.
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