Venture Capital Deep Dive

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Once your startup receives an investment, after all the uncertainties of a lengthy process, you breathe a sigh of relief. Or do you? Find out more from Alexander Stoeckel, a partner at btov Ventures, about what comes next, what reporting looks like, and how you - as a founder - can leverage your VC relationship. -------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:20 What happens after the investment?02:37 How often do you want reporting? What do you look for in the reporting?03:41 What warning signs do you look for in the reports?04:49 What happens between funding rounds?06:21 What can an investor do to help bring a startup to the next level?08:07 How do you foster the communication from an entrepreneur to the investor?10:19 When do you decide to do a follow-on round? When not?13:09 What are the implications when you don’t invest again?13:55 How should a VC behave towards the founders? --------Link to the Podcast:Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC ——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention!

Today we tackle some of the big issues for an early stage startup, such as how to value your company, how much equity to give up in a funding round, and the challenges of an early stage startup valuation. Get your questions answered in this video! -------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:14 How do you value a startup?01:50 What multiples do you use for valuing a startup?03:01 What is the connection between valuation and the term sheet?05:05 What are advantages and disadvantages of having high/low valuation?07:55 Who should say a number first? Why?10:25 How much equity should you give up as an entrepreneur in an early stage? 12:28 What can an entrepreneur say to justify valuation? --------Link to the Podcast:Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC ——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention!

Welcome to episode five of our podcast series, where we talk about how a founder should negotiate with a VC, how to structure a deal, and what can go wrong during the negotiations. It seems you can never be too prepared!-------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:10 What do startups and VCs negotiate about?01:51 What do negotiations actually look like?03:24 What are some of the negotiation tactics of a VC?04:38 What can a VC say that might make entrepreneurs shy away?06:12 What’s a deal breaker for a VC?07:46 How do you structure a deal?09:20 How do you manage the power of negotiations?--------Link to the Podcast:Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC ——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention!

If you are a first-time founder and not sure what a term sheet is, what it should include, or whether you even need one, make sure not to miss this episode! As an experienced VC, Alexander Stoeckel gives an excellent explanation and a first-hand insight. -------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:07 What is a term sheet?01:41 What do founders need to know about a term sheet?03:47 What can you do with a term sheet?04:46 Why does a startup need a term sheet?05:48 What impact do term sheets have on valuation?07:09 How can the term sheet be used to negotiate with other investors?08:29 What should be included in the term sheets? --------Link to the Podcast:Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC ——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.bollagFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbollag/GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globaltechboxFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention!

In today ‘s episode, we were curious to hear more about what a founder can expect during the due diligence process, how he can do a due diligence on a VC, and what pitfalls to avoid. Find out more in this insightful interview with Alexander Stoeckel, a partner at btov Ventures.-------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:06 What is a due diligence?02:13 How do founders know when the due diligence process starts?03:19 How many startup cases go into the due diligence process?03:58 What are you looking at during the due diligence?05:09 Why do VCs do a due diligence?06:34 What are some of the red flags during a due diligence?07:59 What is not okay to ask from a founder?09:33 What is a deal breaker?10:20 What’s the timeline of a due diligence?11:13 How should the founder handle fundraising?--------Link to the Podcast:Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.bollagFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbollag/GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globaltechboxFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention!

In this episode, you will find out where VCs get their deals from, what founders need to know about pitching a VC, and how to successfully reach out. Enjoy!-------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel,about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:10 How do you find the best startup investments?01:57 When is it best for entrepreneurs to get in touch with you?02:48 Why is the network so important?05:05 What is the best way for entrepreneurs to reach out to a VC?06:45 What makes a pitch sent out to you credible and interesting?10:47 How important is an entrepreneur’s location to a VC?--------Link to the Podcast:Spotify http://tiny.cc/spotify_VC——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention!

In this episode, we talk about the different types of venture capital, what motivates a venture capitalist, and how a VC makes money.-------Links to the podcast below!-------Are you a first-time founder? Do you want to learn more about Venture Capital? Then this video series, called “Venture Capital Deep Dive,” is for you. Together with one of the leading VCs in Switzerland, Cédric was fortunate to ask one of their partners, Alexander Stoeckel, about insights founders must know from the other side of the table.Make sure you check out the other seven videos of the series. Enjoy!-------This video series was recorded in collaboration with btov: https://btov.vc/Nikon provided the following camera for this recording: Nikon Z7 http://tiny.cc/nikon2019 -------Skip to Questions:01:10 Why did you decide to become a venture capitalist?02:02 What types of investors are investing in startups?03:33 What do you do at btov?05:13 What excites you about VC?06:40 What’s the VC business model?09:27 What do you enjoy most about VC?10:30 What is difficult about VC?12:48 How long does it take for a VC to get the invested money back? What does this mean for entrepreneurs?14:33 When is the best time for entrepreneurs to approach VCs?16:06 What makes a VC good or bad?18:44 How do you get the relevant industry knowledge for startup investments?20:10 How do you identify mega trends?