S02E03: Why raise venture capital for your marketplace – and why not
Are you building a marketplace to make a lucrative exit? Get rich? Change the world? Listen to Sharetribe CEO Juho’s advice on if and when to bring VCs onboard.
Article available at:
Marketplace funding: Why raise venture capital – and why not. Juho Makkonen, Marketplace Academy
Sources and further reading:
Pre-Money Valuation. Will Kenton, Investopedia
VC Math. Homan Yuen, Hackernoon
"Network effects are key to successful marketplaces," says James Currier. Juho Makkonen, Marketplace Academy
Shooting for an IPO? Take These Steps Now Before It's Too Late. The First Round Review
Pro Rata. Will Kenton, Investopedia
Airbnb and the Unintended Consequences of 'Disruption'. Derek Thompson, The Atlantic
Studies are increasingly clear: Uber, Lyft congest cities. Steve Leblanc, National Post
Venture Deals. Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson, Whiley
Toyota partners with Getaround on car-sharing, Darrell Etherington, TechCrunch
Electrolux and Karma introduce a smart fridge to reduce food waste. Electrolux Group
The Marketplace Academy Podcast is hosted and narrated by Katri Antikainen.
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