Venture Capital
Name at least one principal of Highspot’s fundraising philosophy
Name at least 2 stages of the fundraising cycle
What are two companies Madrona has financed?
What is the 1st step in a typical IPO process?
Select an underwriter.
What stock exchange did Apptio list on?
NASDAQ
What is the typical “carry” a VC firm receives on a fund’s profits?
20%
What are the two bay-area regions
What are two companies ICONIQ has financed?
What is the name of the registration statement initially filed with the SEC?
S-1
What should you NOT do during the quiet period?
a. Be silent
b. Tweet about the IPO
c. Tell all your friends
d. both b and c
d. both b and c
What is the standard term (in years) of a VC fund?
10 years
What is the last stage of the Financing cycle?
Announce
What firm led Highspot’s Series B?
What is a Unicorn company?
Company's valued over $1 billion
How early should a company begin planning for an IPO?
1-2 years
What is a typical multiple LP's expect from a VC firm?
3x
What are two KPI’s investors look at?
How many funding rounds did Salesforce participate in?
What is it called when the issuer (the company) goes on a trip to promote the IPO to brokers and institutional investors?
Roadshow
a. People
b. Company social event planning
c. Operations and Financial Reporting
d. Material Preparation & Communication
b. Company social event planning
Which of these categories has not invested in Highspot?
How much money has Highspot raised to date?
How long does a lockup period typically last?
180 days.