When Valuations Are Haywire
We're currently facing a public market correction and we know private markets will and are starting to follow. The question is, what will the multiples normalize to? And when?
5 Things SaaS Companies Need to Know About Calculating ARR
ARR is the single MOST important metric that you’ll track—even more than your revenue itself, namely because it’s the most important number to buyers and investors, who want to see clear indications of predictable future revenue. Unfortunately, it’s also an intricate measurement to calculate properly.
Is Your Early-Stage Company Ready for a Fundraise or Exit Strategy?
You’ve run your start-up, achieving significant and steady growth and are ready to make your next move. Congratulations! This is an exciting time for your company, but it likely comes with as many questions as you have answers. Should you sell? Merge? Fundraise? How do you know if you’re truly ready? And where do you begin? We’ve got you.
Businesses Have Alternatives to Layoffs: Here’s How You Can Plan
If your organization is under a significant amount of financial stress, don't immediately look to layoffs. Firing people isn’t the easy solution it’s wrongly perceived to be, and if you do them for the wrong reasons, it seldom actually helps a company achieve its goals. Instead, consider these steps to navigate tough financial times.
The Gender Divide Inside and Outside of VC Firms — and How We Change It
The gender divide is prevalent throughout professional industries across the globe. In venture capital firms, however, the ratio of male to female employees is one of the worst offenders of gender inequity. 2018 research from The New York Times and CB Insights shows that only nine out of the top 100 global VC partners are women
What You Should Know About Early Stage Venture Capital Funding
Venture Capital is one widely sought-after resource for emerging entrepreneurs. But it’s sometimes hard for them to understand what it is and how to gain it while they balance and maintain their new enterprises.