Dear SaaStr: How Do VCs Really Feel About Founder Salaries in the Early Days? Let me add just one thought to the discussion on founder salaries, once you are venture-backed.... Continue Reading
U.S. investors are increasingly stepping in to make big deals in Europe. But deep pockets alone won't win over European startups—investors need to consider cultural nuances too.
Over the last few months, biotech company Theranos has re-entered the conversation due to a slew of newsworthy happenings—the Elizabeth Holmes trial ...
Protocol | Tomio Geron | March 12, 2022 Venture firms have been trying to reinvent themselves lately, in an era where founders have an edge with capital aplenty and, at least for now, still-high valuations. It’s no longer enough to be a good adviser, board member and cheerleader. VCs are pushing services like marketing, recruiting,
We’ve talked a ton about How to Hire a Great VP of Sales on SaaStr, but I wanted to highlight a few VP of Sales “personas” that I rarely, if... Continue Reading
There’s a lot to consider when looking to raise venture capital. Chris Lascelles, investor at Triple Point Ventures, gives his low-down on how to get it right
Paytm on Friday probably faced its biggest regulatory crackdown since it got listed on the bourses last year. India’s Central Bank, Reserve Bank of India, issued a press release on Friday announcing that it has directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop onboarding new customers from immediate effect. RBI has cited ‘material supervisory’ concerns observed in [...]
Bengaluru based Web 3 platform MetaSky announced on Thursday that it has raised $1.8 Mn from Sequoia and Woodstuck Fund in a token sale round. The Bengaluru based startup was founded by Ankit Arora and Prakhar Sharma in 2021. The platform touts itself as a bridge to web 3.0. it essentially aims to create immersive [...]
Around 42% of venture capital and hedge funds investing in crypto are betting on the success of Polkadot’s smart contracts platform, according to Messari’s fund analysis. See related article: What is Polkadot and why is it one of the hottest blockchains right now? Fast facts Polkadot was the most commonly held altcoin in Q4 last […]
The Cega decentralized finance protocol has secured a funding round from leading crypto venture capital firms that will enable it to evolve current DeFi products.
When creating a new business, it's important to get the basics right. This comprehensive description of everything entailed in a startup (with some real world examples) will get you on the right track.