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PostPosted: Thu 16:34, 29 Aug 2013    Post subject: hollister Understanding How Venture Capital Really

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When trying to raise VC funds, it really helps to understand how Venture Capital works, and what a VC firm expects. This article will give you important [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] insights into venture capital so you can develop an effective venture capital campaign. You can go after venture capital in any growth phase, and the VC firm expects to participate in equity through owning stock, options, warrants and convertible debt or [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] stock.

Researching venture capital firms is utterly essential to figure out precisely what they look for and expect in an investment, exactly what their investment parameters entail, and what the VC firm specializes in. Typically the fund will have a detailed website which will clearly explain their Fund Objectives. You will also find this critical information on their Offering Prospectus / Memorandum to their investors. Below I have outlined the different objectives of a VC fund to give you an idea what you need to find in your research.

Investment Objectives

? Rate of Return expectations.
? Long- term or short- term capital appreciation.
? Early, Middle or Late Stage Companies.
? Sectors concerned in.
? High growth potential.
? Liquidity Options.
? Expertise, Experience & Reputation of the Fund.
? Advisory Board Members.
? Members of the Fund.

Investment Criteria

? Evaluate in terms of Management, Product, Markets, Financials, and Business Stage.
? Highly competent and motivated management team.
? Proprietary Product or service that: meets a strong market need: Favorable price and cost relationship.
? A market which has a favorable mix of Size, Growth, Competitive Barriers and the potential for high volume sales.
? Management:
o People are the most important element in a Company's success
o Balanced Team
o Superior Skills
o Team leader with a track record
o Ability to hold and attract talent
o Understands Planning & [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] Control
o Can make difficult decisions
o Can work with professional advisors
o Accept assistance from the Fund Members
o Commitment to [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] the Venture
o Clearly understands the Funds' mind-set on liquidity, rate of return and investment objectives.
o Above all, integrity, character, accountability and high business ethical motive

Market

? Young, growing fast and provides opportunity
? Defined market niche.
? Dominance in that niche.
? Niche market should be small enough not to attract big company competitors, yet has a strong potential for expansion.
? Realistic Marketing [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] Plan.
? Marketing Team leadership should have extensive industry contacts with sales people, sales reps and distributors.

Stage

? Mostly early stage but will consider [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] later stage with high growth opportunities.
? Consider small public companies as well as private.
? Spin offs as a result of re-structuring and rejuvenation.

A Venture Capitalist wants just enough Control to justify the investment risk. Here are two of the important Risk Models VC Firms use to determine the Risk of an Opportunity.

The Risk / Return Evaluation

-- At the Product or Service Level:

? Level 1: Idea Stage. Not Operable. Market Assumptions.
? Level 2: Pilot/ Test Stage. Market refined.
? Level 3: Fully Developed. Few Customers. Market defined.
? Level 4: Satisfied Customers. Market Established.

-- At the Management Level:

? Level 1: Entrepreneur.
? Level 2: Few Founders.
? Level 3: Partial Management Team.
? Level 4: Full Management Team. Highly Experienced.

Note: The higher the Level from both Determinants (Product or Service & Management), the less Risk for a higher Return. 4/4 would be most desirable and cost the Entrepreneur the least. 1/1 would [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] be the least desirable and cost the Entrepreneur the most. A 2/2 or 3/3 are good Level Combinations to shoot for [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] prior to approaching Venture Capital if financially practicable.

The Present Value / Future Value Evaluation

-- Scenario: Expected ROI is 35% per year, without inflation, over 5 years. Present Value of Earnings is $4.5M. Future Value Earnings in 5 years is $15M.

? VC Equity Share is calculated: $4.5M divided by $15M = 30%.
? Maximum Investment is 10 times first year gross (expected) earnings, which [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] in this example is about $500,000.
? Conclusions: $5M maximum investment for 30% of the Company at 3/3 Level [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] over a 3 year period. A 1/1 Level, Seed/Start Up Investment would be a 45-50% Equity Stake, with an expected ROI of 60%.

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