tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13190960.post113855616898350561..comments2023-12-27T20:06:38.214+00:00Comments on Horizon of Stars: Disrupting the VC Industry: a VC investment MarketAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01590822202131654298noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13190960.post-30309027330192962482014-04-10T02:34:06.021+01:002014-04-10T02:34:06.021+01:00Why not invest in business? Your help in setting u...Why not invest in business? Your help in setting up an entrepreneur's startup will not only benefit his business, it will also turn you a profit!<br />VC investmenthttp://www.associare.com/welcomepagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13190960.post-1140602910898267852006-02-22T10:08:00.000+00:002006-02-22T10:08:00.000+00:00Fraser,The method I proposed was designed to meet ...Fraser,<BR/><BR/>The method I proposed was designed to meet to goals: first raise as much cash for the company for as little equity (also control) as possible and also allow smaller investors a chance to purchase shares in a small company even if they do not have a winning bid.<BR/><BR/>CPCs sound like a reasonable idea but they would not be applicable to every situation. My understanding (admittedly only after reading the brochure) is that it is vehicle for small cap buyout. This will not suit all startups where the founder wants to retain significant control.<BR/><BR/>I have doubts about whether a CPC would be a suitable method for raising capital for a developing tech company. CPCs seem to be better for small companies that have plateaued have revenue and cashflow but without an injection of capital are not going to see significant revenue growth. The companies I am thinking about are a manufacturing operation that has a reasonable offering but needs cash for expansion and the founder wants to retire. Basically a sound SME business that needs a capital injection but is not suitable for IPO.<BR/><BR/>One thing from the brochure that did stand out was the low (33%) of CPCs that went onto the main exchange. Whether this is because they never pass the cap requirements for the main exchange or are just not going anywhere would be interesting to find out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590822202131654298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13190960.post-1140587900396574032006-02-22T05:58:00.000+00:002006-02-22T05:58:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.fraser khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923698287747286495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13190960.post-1140587872265455492006-02-22T05:57:00.000+00:002006-02-22T05:57:00.000+00:00Hi Simon,Interesting post - I just came across it ...Hi Simon,<BR/><BR/>Interesting post - I just came across it now, so excuse the tardy comment :)<BR/><BR/>Is there a reason you propose executing the auction the way you describe? It sounds very close to a dutch style auction (I understand there are differences between the two, but the principle is close). Just wondering if there was a specific reason for your method.<BR/><BR/>Are you familiar with the concept of Capital Pool Companies? (Check them out <A HREF="http://www.tsx.com/en/pdf/CPCBrochure.pdf" REL="nofollow">here</A>)<BR/><BR/>The concept of CPCs contain similar elements to your idea and allow new ventures a different option to help bridge the gap between start-up and IPO.<BR/><BR/>Curious to hear your thoughts on CPCs.fraser khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923698287747286495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13190960.post-1140099904259340602006-02-16T14:25:00.000+00:002006-02-16T14:25:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com