Young Entrepreneurs Roundtable

Young Entrepreneurs Roundtable Jolyne Caruso Fitzgerald Erica Duignan Minnihan November 6 th , 2008

Market Conditions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Things You Probably Already Know ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Angels are Thinking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ Angels need to be honest with themselves and not ignore the reality of limited resources available to do new deals even while ‘protecting our own children.’ In the coming months alluring new opportunities will have to be reviewed in light of the blight of our existing children.” John May – Chair Emeritus Angel Capital Association October 14, 2008

What VC’s are thinking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

"During the bubble, something like 1,600 companies were funded… I see VCs clearing out a minimum of one-third plus of those investments… It’s why you have to keep your powder dry. You really have to watch what’s going on." Marty Pichinson – Sherwood Partners October 24, 2008

What Entrepreneurs Are Thinking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Deals Getting Done ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Q3 2008 Deals By Stage ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Percentage of Total Capital Invested by Stage Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association

Q3 2008 VCs invest $22.6 billion Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association

Investor Priorities Shift ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Deals Look Like Now ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Angel stage valuations trend lower Chart and Data Provided by Angelsoft

Getting Your Deal Going ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Angels looking for the top 1% Chart and Data Provided by AngelSoft

Strong Capital Strategy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Harness Investor Momentum ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Syndicating Deals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Closing the Deal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your Board of Directors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Right Investors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Resources and Reading ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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