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from: Paul Graham to: Fred Wilson, AirBedAndBreakfast Founders date: Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 11:42 AM subject: meet the airbeds One of the startups from the batch that just started, AirbedAndBreakfast, is in NYC right now meeting their users. (NYC is their biggest market.)
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My apologies... this is a long piece (~2500 words). Not for the faint of heart. If you want the short story, read the abstract below & 3 core assertions, then cut to the conclusions at the bottom.
MoneyBall for Startups: Invest BEFORE Product/Market Fit, Double-Down AFTER. - Master of 500 Hats
LinkedIn went public last week, with investors falling over each other to buy shares at a market cap that now exceeds $9 billion. But it wasn't always so easy for the social network to raise money. LinkedIn went public last week. As a shareholder and part of the founding team, I'm obviously pleased with the investor reception it has received. It's a great milestone for the company we started nearly 9 years ago. A lot of people ask me what it was like raising the Series A venture capital round for LinkedIn ( LNKD ) back in 2003.
How LinkedIn first raised money (and endured rejection) - Term Sheet
Money is the lifeblood of any business, and at some point, every company is likely to need an outside infusion to help it grow. Whether you're seeking a $1 million in venture capital or $1,000 from friends or relatives, you'll need to nail down a few basics before trying to make your case. Here are five things to you must do before approaching investors for any amount of money. 1.