In a new study released today, BIP Capital challenges the misperception that taking on Out-of-State capital drives more attractive valuations and better business outcomes for founders. The study, titled “Is all Investment Capital the Same Shade of...
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By Mark Flickinger, Forbes Contributor   When raising capital, not all startups have options—they only receive one term sheet from one interested investor. And that should be celebrated. However, some startups are “hot” enough to at...
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By Mark Flickinger, Forbes Contributor Saying “it’s not fair” won’t get you there. To be the best, you have to beat everyone. As a youth and young adult, I was always involved in team sports which eventually led me to a position on the...
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For the second year, members of our BIP Capital team came together in December to discuss the year’s biggest technology and business trends, as well as what opportunities and barriers may lie ahead in 2020. The discussion also included leaders from...
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In the third annual The State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast eBook, we deliver an overview of the venture capital and startup ecosystem in this region. The report takes an in-depth look at startup activity throughout nine southeastern U.S. stat...
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How to create companies that are positioned for success today, tomorrow, and into the future Everybody knows that it’s uniquely challenging to start a business. And, even though two-thirds of Americans dream of beginning a new business, relativ...
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In May, BIP Capital’s Sarath Degala, a healthcare focused VC, shared his perspective on how “Today’s Healthcare Innovations, Invested Capital Will Drive 5 Key Trends in 2020” in Healthcare Innovation Magazine: In the changing healthcare la...
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In our inaugural BIP Capital 2019 Outlook report, we attempted to answer the question “where should we invest today in order to be part of tomorrow’s successful innovation?” Our experts analyzed data from over 50 VC firms, reviewing the past...
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The behavioral health epidemic, artificial intelligence and more procedures being done in outpatient settings are some of the key 2019 trends that will determine how decision makers purchase technology. In a new piece in MedCityNews,...
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What We Learned in 2018, What’s Ahead in 2019 There is no denying that the U.S. economy is booming. Consumer confidence is at its highest in 18 years, unemployment has dropped to its lowest since 1969 and consumer spending between July and Septe...
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If you’re a CEO or leader looking to grow your business or attract new investors, it's time to leave your ego at the door and focus on growing your EQ. Paul Iaffaldano, our Chief Investment Officer, offers this advice in a new Workforce News piece:...
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The United States isn’t shy about its healthcare expenditures, spending more on healthcare per person than any other country in the world. Wasteful healthcare spending accounts for 30 percent of the $3.2 trillion spent on healthcare each year,...
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In a new Startup Mindset article on how entrepreneurs can achieve success with VCs, Cres Ferrell provided this advice: Every day, investment firms receive countless emails from entrepreneurs eager to pitch them their next big idea. And every day, bu...
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SaaStr is one of the largest gatherings of enterprise software professionals in the world. This will be my third time attending, and I’m excited to connect with other investors and meet promising founders to learn and share about the future of SaaS...
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BIP Capital's Cres Ferrell recently shared his expertise on how to maximize valuations for high-growth companies in this VC-List article, noting: Calculating valuation is both an art and a science. There are hard numbers you can estimate, but ther...
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