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By: Spark Capital Launches Seed Funding Program Start@Spark | Programming Blog

Spark Capital Launches Seed Funding Program Start@Spark | Programming Blog — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:41:26 +0000

[...] initatives like Y Combinator and TechStars who’ve paved the way. Charles River Ventures debuted its “QuickStart” program back in November 2006, Sequoia simply invested $2 million of its own fund into Y Combinator to give [...]

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Spark Capital Launches Seed Funding Program Start@Spark — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:51:40 +0000

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By: Charles River Ventures Trolling For Startups On Facebook | Fidicaro.net

Charles River Ventures Trolling For Startups On Facebook | Fidicaro.net — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:37:50 +0000

[...] fund (meaning they tend to make larger investments than most very young startups need), also has a “Quick Start” program where they invest smaller amounts in very early startups. Some of those investments have done well, [...]

By: Charles River Ventures Trolling For Startups On Facebook « Tejas123’s Blog

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:06:33 +0000

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Charles River Ventures Trolling For Startups On Facebook — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:21:20 +0000

By: OrangeXpress» Resource » 现在就开始创业的五个理由

OrangeXpress» Resource » 现在就开始创业的五个理由 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:22:46 +0000

[...] 如果正考虑开始创业，你很可能会查天时观地利，以此判断会否得不偿失。（这么想的话）现在看来时机不错：VC们青睐创业公司，硬件成本越来越低，Google还刚花16.5亿美金买了家公司（htmlor注：Youtube）…… 不过，首次创业的成功或失败，并不一定取决于这些外界的社会经济因素。 [...]

By: Heights Media Group | INTERACT » Archive » Understanding Advisory Capital

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:19:31 +0000

[...] a new variation of venture capital investing, is the direct result of a changing landscape among venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. This landscape has seen a flux of startups that are able to bootstrap on the [...]

By: Bay Partners Launches Facebook-Apps-Only Fund

Bay Partners Launches Facebook-Apps-Only Fund — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:24:29 +0000

[...] the Charles River Ventures Quick Start program, the idea is to allow entrepreneurs to raise a small amount of capital with a minimum number [...]

By: Some interesting links! « StartupFamily

Some interesting links! « StartupFamily — Fri, 11 May 2007 10:28:51 +0000

[...] interesting links! http://www.ycombinator.com http://www.tech...or-angel-market http://www.techstars.com http://www.idealab.com [...]

By: Leveraging Ideas :: The Blog of Sam Huleatt: social media, technology and startups

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:47:36 +0000

[...] to Fred’s conversation the fact that many people are saying that VCs are running out of fundable companies due to a shortage on innovative [...]

By: 现在就开始创业的五个理由 at Xifeng’s blog

现在就开始创业的五个理由 at Xifeng’s blog — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:51:05 +0000

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By: TechStars: Summer Camp (and cash) For Entrepreneurs

TechStars: Summer Camp (and cash) For Entrepreneurs — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:54:36 +0000

[...] mentor-driven angel investments. YCombinator and TechStars fill a definite niche, as does Charles River Ventures recent foray into small (and quick) investments as [...]

By: frank

frank — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:46:27 +0000

Dan (34)
It isn’t as complicated as you claimed. They are only asking that they be guarrantted an invite to subsequent rounds of financing, which is only fair (imagine you investing in an idea and when the idea comes to friutation, someone else reaps the reward.) Again bear in mind that eventhou it is technially an equity/loan .. there is no personal or any other guarranttes if the company happens to go bellyup, everybody walks away with no hard feelings.

Comparing the CRV to Ycomb programme is absurd. Name 3 thriving companies that were started with $5k and even at that, they require you to give up 1 – 10% stake. CRV doesnt require such … meaning you’ll get a fair market valuation of your comany at the loan/equity rollover.

As for the loan interest, it’s capped at 25%. Who on earth will give you up to $250k in unsecured loan , with no credit (unless you are a serial entrepreneur, you have no entrepreneur credit) at such resonable terms? Some of you made it sound like the interest is akin to pay day loans 420%.

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By: Multimedias.mobi » Y Combinator Taking Apps: Have Idea, Will Travel

Multimedias.mobi » Y Combinator Taking Apps: Have Idea, Will Travel — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:01:37 +0000

[...] Some other programs such as TechStars have adopted the model. TechStars is another well backed program based in Boulder, Colorado also offering experienced mentors and cash to aspiring startups. While not the same ground floor financing as Y Combinator or TechStars, the venerable VC firm Charles River Ventures also adopted a smaller financing program (up to $250K debt) called Quick Start. [...]

By: Tom Carter

Tom Carter — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:21:43 +0000

Fountain Partners matches the investment made by founders, friends and family, CRV, YCombinator, or other traditional or non-traditional venture capital, seed, or angel funds – usually WITHOUT TAKING EQUITY OR REQUIRING WARRANTS. Type “Techcrunch” in the subject line and email to capital [a] fountainpartners.com You should have at least $100,000 already in the company. This is also a great way to get a few more months to create value while you are in between rounds.

By: JP Richards

JP Richards — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:05:07 +0000

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By: Wu Di’s Myth » 5 Reasons to Create Your First Startup by By Chris Campbell

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:46:13 +0000

[...] If you’re thinking of creating a startup, you’re probably going to look for promising external factors like astrological signs to determine whether a gamble into entrepreneurialism is worth the trouble. And right now, the signs look good. VCs are startup friendly, hardware costs are low, and Google is buying companies for 1.65 billion dollars. The problem, however, is that first time entrepreneurs don’t necessarily succeed or fail because of outside socio-economic forces. [...]

By: Wu Di’s Myth » 5 Reasons to Create Your First Startup By Chris Campbell

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:31:22 +0000

By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Who Are the Y Combinator Companies?

Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Who Are the Y Combinator Companies? — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:05:40 +0000

[...] Software is moving to the web and as it does, tech companies are becoming easier than ever to launch. One of the most notable changes to the tech industry of late has been the emergence of a significant number of startups that have succeeded after raising only hundreds of thousands of dollars. Joe Kraus, CEO of recently acquired JotSpot was able to bring them to market on $100,000. Reddit took even less money and were just acquired by Conde Nast. Reddit’s primary backer, Paul Graham’s fund Y Combinator, has become the poster child for making a successful startup with only tens of thousands of dollars in funding. Charles River has also scaled back the size of some of their investments as entrepreneurs are willing to take less money in exchange for more control. [...]

By: CRV QuickStart: It’s All About The Dealflow at Brian Berliner’s Brain

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:10:45 +0000

[...] Michael Arrington wrote: [...]