Category: Investment Principles

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Does Serial Entrepreneurship Negatively Impact Investors?

Nearly every investor checklist, especially for startups, includes some variation of the following question: Does the Founder have a successful track record (i.e. exits)? The purpose and philosophy behind this question is simple. If the Founder has successfully taken a venture from idea to exit; that is generally considered a favorable sign. Why? Logic says […]

J. Patrick Nichols

Keep the Venture Capital Moving

Ford v Ferrari featuring Christian Bale and Matt Damon, was, simply put, incredible. The racing scenes in this movie demonstrated the shared reason why successful drivers win races, and why successful investors make money. Here are some hints. It’s not technology. Nor the brightest smile. Nor the best college degree. Nor even the best hair […]

J. Patrick Nichols

ROI Alone is a Dangerous Metric for Investors

Nearly every term sheet includes some kind of Return on Investment (ROI). Although this is an important factor, it’s not a complete picture of a venture’s viability. There’s at least one more metric that needs to be assessed, and it’s one that often times isn’t tracked; especially with smaller ventures. This metric is called Return […]

J. Patrick Nichols

The Silver Lining of Investing in Mature Markets

Go to Market (GTM) strategies generally include a comprehensive analysis of the market and competition. The typical approach is to avoid competing with the dominant players in the market unless there’s still enough room for all to play and make money. Launching into any industry that’s essentially over-crowded (i.e. cell service in America) poses considerable […]

J. Patrick Nichols
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