One of the questions that we get most often is “why are VCs such jerks?” or some sort of derivation thereof. Specifically, people complain about: – VCs not returning calls / being unresponsive – VCs not understanding how good of an investment my company is – VCs stringing along entrepreneurs when they know they aren’t […]
Q: We’ve developed a web-based security product whose primary application was intended for the financial industry. Since inception we’ve since began pursuing two other business lines, also based on the software, that can be considered conceptually different from the product we initially brought to market. We’re debating whether we should pursue these product lines under […]
Q: What’s going on with the changing tax situation on the “carry” relating to VC funds? Is it finalized? And how will this affect the VC market, if at all? A: (Jason). Sandy Levin (from the great state of Michigan) introduced a bill recently to tax carried interests (“carry” or profit) as ordinary income, versus […]
Q: Does your company have to exist in order to get VC funding? I have an idea for a Web 2.0 company for which I have a business plan and a mockup, but I have not launched it to the public. Do VC firms even consider funding businesses that have not actually gone live? A: […]
One question we’ve started getting lately is “why haven’t you answered my question yet? How do you decide which questions get answered?” First of all, we apologize for any tardiness we have in answering your questions. We’ve been very pleasantly surprised by all of the interest and great questions asked from the blogosphere. The downside is […]
Q: How difficult is it to get venture financing in China? What is the general climate? A: (Jason) Seemingly after “everyone” setting up a China office / strategy and investing overseas, according to one report by NVCA and Deloitte and Touche, it’s not as easy as one thought. Certainly, it’s more common for foreign start […]
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