DISQUS

wrapman · 1 year ago

So they rather invest in companies where the CEO states that he does not know what the revenue model is. As an investor I look at the idea, the team, the market potential and the exit strategy. If I would stay away from B2B models (and even B2C models that require some type of sale or subscription) there would not be much left!

Sam Huleatt · 1 year ago

Haha. I hear you, but it's the truth. Look at the types of companies getting funded today and you can see some clear patterns. The truth is, it's tough to be ambitious as an entrepreneur because it costs you extra time to build, more money to develop and often scares investors. Life can be rough :)

wrapman · 1 year ago

I have to agree that this is what's happening. Look at tokbox getting $10M from bain capital today. No revenue model, going up against Skype with an inferior product - I just don't get it! Maybe it is becuase I have my own horse in the game :-)

Sam Huleatt · 1 year ago

Could be :)

Facebook Application · 1 year ago

Hey nice post about B2B investment.

Panama · 5 months ago

No wonder why I can't get an angel to invest! J/K. Great post and very insightful.

Sam Huleatt · 5 months ago

Thanks! glad you enjoyed!

It can be frustrating --- friends and family are often the best angels
at least to support getting a prototype hashed out.

Aspect Investments · 2 months ago

We invest in B2B and B2C. We generally take an active role within the companies we invest in, so we can monitor spending and ensure cash flow is readily available. I think if you have your finger on the button, and have an active role within the companies you invest in then it does not really matter whether its B2B or B2C. Having said that, it is not always possible to have a role within the companies invested in, so we look for management with proven track records, to do our jobs for us.