MicroVentures has invested in well over 100 companies so far, including early-stage startups seeking everything from seed capital to later-stage rounds. Our portfolio companies have found that raising money on the MicroVentures platform is a straightforward process – one that … Continue reading
For Startups
If you keep up with the startup blogs, you’ll eventually start to see some seemingly conflicting advice from VCs regarding exit strategies. This advice generally falls into one of two categories: Don’t spend too much time on your exit strategy … Continue reading
We see a lot of pitch decks here at MicroVentures, and no two are alike. Each founding team has their own backstory to share, their own value proposition, and their own take on the trusty PowerPoint slide. However, there are … Continue reading
If you follow financial news at all, you’ve probably seen stories on the “markups” and “markdowns” of the value of various private companies by different mutual funds that own positions in those companies. Nutanix, a MicroVentures portfolio company, for example, … Continue reading
With Title III of the JOBS Act finally going into effect, easier access to equity crowdfunding is just around the corner. The significance of Title III can’t be understated – for investors as well as for startups. Non-accredited investors will … Continue reading
With Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) finally going into effect May 16, it’s time for startups to take notice – and plan accordingly. Title III of the JOBS Act allows non-accredited investors to participate … Continue reading
In the course of our due diligence work here at MicroVentures, we see a lot of financials, and we know that individual components of a company’s historical financials cannot be evaluated in isolation. You have to look beyond the raw … Continue reading
There are a number of well-known qualities that make an entrepreneur successful – things like intelligence, creativity, ownership, confidence, and integrity. Those traits will take anyone far, but when it comes to selecting startups to fund, we look for even … Continue reading
A global analysis of Q1 VC funding published this week by KPMG and CB Insights has confirmed what industry experts have been reporting all along – that the decline in venture capital activity that began in Q4 of 2015 has … Continue reading
When it comes to startup pitches, every VC has their pet peeves, and MicroVentures is no exception. For some VCs, it takes only one particular red flag to ruin any chance of a deal. For others, it’s the accumulation of … Continue reading
