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  • Dec
    13
    2011
    Why Tech Start-Ups are Staying in Philly
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Dec 13, 2011.
    From the RJMetrics blog - find out why this start-up turned down offers that involved moving their company to New York or Silicon Valley and is instead "doubling-down on Philadelphia". Read the entry here: http://info.rjmetrics.com/blog/bid/50397/Why-Our-Startup-is-Doubling-Down-on-Philadelphia
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  • Aug
    22
    2011
    Recent Exit Trends of Venture Backed Companies
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Aug 22, 2011.
    The net return on venture investing tends to cluster in the bi-modal distribution, i.e. a substantial, or poor return. SVB Analytics has put together an eye-opening report on venture-backed company exits. The data is broken down by several industry types - software, hardware, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices/equipment. While there are a variety of takeaways, it does re-emphasize the relative difficulty in attaining "successful exits" (as defined separately by industry), exit prices...
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  • Aug
    22
    2011
    The Best Way to Angel Invest $1,000,000
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Aug 22, 2011.
    There are many approaches to investing a million dollars. It isn't an easy decision determining which to take, especially after working tirelessly to make your own money to invest. Christopher Combs decided to pose the question on Quora, received some great tips, and has shared a possible approach on his blog here.
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  • Aug
    10
    2011
    The Philadelphia Metro Area Life Science Angel Scene
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Aug 10, 2011.
    At a recent panel presentation, several principals of angel groups based in Philadelphia discussed the role of angel groups in funding emerging life science companies, detailing their respective groups' life science investments over the last five years. The panel included Jeff Nicholas, a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP and the Managing Director of Delaware Crossing, Ellen Edelmen Weber, the Executive Director of Robin Hood Ventures, J. David Owens, an investor in the Mid-Atlantic Angel...
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  • Jul
    14
    2011
    NJEDA Matching funds
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    Posted by Marshall Yang, Jul 14, 2011.
    New Jersey Economic Development Authority invests in early stage companies and promotes local commerce. They have funds for early and expansion-stage companies, that match the private investment they get from angels and VCs. Some of the funds:         The Edison Innovation Angel Growth Fund (www.njeda.com/AngelGrowthFund) provides up to $250,000 in subordinated convertible debt financing for technology companies with minimum trailing 12 month commercial revenues of $500,000...
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  • Jul
    14
    2011
    Investors' Circle Fall Venture Fair is open to applications
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    Posted by Marshall Yang, Jul 14, 2011.
    Investors' Circle, a network of early stage investors, is hosting a venture fair in Philadelphia, Oct 26-28. They will select 10-12 companies to present at the event. To learn more about the event and how to apply, click here.
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  • May
    25
    2011
    DreamIt Philadelphia Fall 2011 Application is open!
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    Posted by Marshall Yang, May 25, 2011.
    DreamIt Ventures, a startup accelerator program with a strong track record, opened application to its Philadelphia Fall program, running from Sep 9 through Dec 16. To apply, click here. They also partner with Comcast Interactive Capital, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, to select five minority-led startups under the Minority Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (MEAP). To learn more, click here.
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  • May
    25
    2011
    Robin Hood Ventures and DreamIt Ventures sponsor the May Philly Tech Meetup
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    Posted by Marshall Yang, May 25, 2011.
    Robin Hood Ventures and DreamIt Ventures are sponsoring the next Philly Tech Meetup: http://bit.ly/l2uMFJ. Speakers from the angel group and the incubator will kick start the event, followed by startup demos and Q&As. At the end, we will have an after party in a local bar. Please RSVP here. If you have product/prototype to demo, click here.
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  • Mar
    28
    2011
    Board Package
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    Posted by Marshall Yang, Mar 28, 2011.
    DDC, a startup developing business document sharing software and Morgan Lewis, a law firm serving the entrepreneurial community, authored a very handy guide in compiling and distributing the board package. "Board what?" many of my friends working on their early-stage companies may ask. When investors such as Robin Hood Ventures write checks to a company, we usually require a seat in the company's board of directors (see our Screening Criteria). The board meets periodically...
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  • Jan
    17
    2011
    Be Honest about Your Competitors
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    Posted by Marshall Yang, Jan 17, 2011.
    In a business plan presentation, being frank about competition wins the respect of investors. Savvy investors know every product/service has substitute. Showing your competitors’ strengths, according to Fc Expert’s Mark Suster, is a great chance to show the positioning of the company; if you intentionally hide them, investor will know. A business truly with no competitors, on the other hand, means it is too early to invest. The precursor of iPhone, Apple Newton, did not have any competitor...
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