When going public, each company tries to address a different aspect that is important to it. Some will go public to raise funds, allow exit opportunities for early investors, some to repay debt, and some for the prestige in going to the public companies club. For most startups, IPO or direct listing is the right choice.
In the current state of the market, we witness a unique phenomenon where investors consider SaaS stocks as safe-haven assets to the COVID-19 turmoil. But could this last if this evolves into a deep global economic crisis?
A startup financial model should be clear, simple, and easy to follow. Many founders overcomplicate it. These are necessary steps founders should follow when building a financial model for their startup.
A startup financial model should communicate your message crisp and clear. This post unveils the essential elements that your startup financial model should include to up-level it from okay to excellent.
Very early on the life of a startup, founders typically face the need to present a revenue projection either for an investor, a bank, or for internal financial or business planning. There are two approaches to build a revenue forecast that, when mixed, could address all topics and requirements. This is how to do it.
Valuating pre-revenue early-stage startups might not be as clear and evident as valuating startups in more mature stages, but it could be done. But keep in mind that something that worked for a startup in Utah might not work for a startup in Singapore. No one solution fits all.
On the surface, payroll expenses are the easiest part of financial planning. You just multiply the number of employees by their annual or monthly payroll, and you’re good. In fact it is more complicated than that.
Food delivery is a great business idea that allows all parties to benefit, but its simplicity is also the biggest threat on the market stability. The current market situation, where food delivery companies generate single-digit profit margins, is not sustainable.
Something has cracked in the intersection between Silicon Valley and Wall Street. After the failed WeWork IPO and the disappointing Uber IPO, Stripe signals a new direction for Silicon Valley.
