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Unraveling the 5 Ts: The Importance of Traction

Paul Silber

Oct 16 min read

Unraveling the 5 Ts: The Importance of Traction

Most often we think of traction as related to revenue and revenue growth rate of an enterprise. That was certainly the focus of my...

Basic Considerations for Investing in Non-U.S. Companies

Howard Roth

Aug 64 min read

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Basic Considerations for Investing in Non-U.S. Companies

Partner Howard Roth reviews the complexities of investing in non-U.S. companies, including accounting, reporting, tax, and regulations.

Ted Olsen & Kara Redman

Jul 113 min read

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The Foundational Elements of Brand for Startups

Uncover essential strategies to create a compelling brand that resonates with customers and outshines the competition.

ID.me's Rise to Unicorn Status: Key Lessons for Startup Success

Kathleen Lineberger

Jun 263 min read

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ID.me's Rise to Unicorn Status: Key Lessons for Startup Success

Explore ID.me's journey from TroopSwap to a $150M+ digital identity leader, highlighting lessons in innovation and adaptability.

Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit

Hal Shelton

Jun 75 min read

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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit

Discover the significance of financial audits for startups and when it's the right time to consider one.

A CEO's Financial Growth Guide: Recognizing When to Transition from Bookkeeper to CFO

Hal Shelton

May 153 min read

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A CEO's Financial Growth Guide: Recognizing When to Transition from Bookkeeper to CFO

Guidelines for when early-stage companies should hire a bookkeeper, controller, fractional CFO, and full-time CFO.

Unraveling the 5 Ts: Blu's Approach to Evaluating Leadership Teams

Paul Silber

Mar 147 min read

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Unraveling the 5 Ts: Blu's Approach to Evaluating Leadership Teams

BVI Partner Paul Silber zeroes in on leadership teams: the first and most important component of BVI's 5 Ts investing framework.

Decoding SaaS Revenue Metrics: A Guide to ARR, CARR & MRR and Their Effect on Financial Performance

Hal Shelton

Feb 284 min read

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Decoding SaaS Revenue Metrics: A Guide to ARR, CARR & MRR and Their Effect on Financial Performance

BVI Partner Hal Shelton breaks down Saas Revenue Metrics and provides tips for businesses regarding the adoption of these metrics.

One Big Mistake Entrepreneurs Make When Telling Their Story

Matt Hanson

Feb 28, 20234 min read

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One Big Mistake Entrepreneurs Make When Telling Their Story

BVI Partner Matt Hanson shares an important message for founders as they develop their story - "Don't be the hero."

The 5 Ts: A Blu Venture Investors Guide to Raising Early-Stage Capital

Paul Silber

Apr 15, 20218 min read

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The 5 Ts: A Blu Venture Investors Guide to Raising Early-Stage Capital

We utilize the same set of criteria to evaluate every deal, which we have distilled into an easy-to-remember paradigm called "The 5 Ts."

5 Cybersecurity Trends in a Post-COVID-19 World

Josh Miller & Deepika Jonnalagadda

Jul 13, 20208 min read

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5 Cybersecurity Trends in a Post-COVID-19 World

The partners at Blu Ventures and founders of BVI portfolio companies, Botdoc and HighSide, share insights about post COVID-19 cyber trends.

Blu Ventures’ Guide To Startups For Surviving A Global Crisis

Josh Miller & Deepika Jonnalagadda

Apr 12, 20207 min read

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Blu Ventures’ Guide To Startups For Surviving A Global Crisis

Drawing on past crises, the partners at Blu Ventures share five major actions startups should take now to ensure survival during COVID-19.

Equifax, Facebook, & Foreign Governments: What Have We Done Since?

David Wilson

Jul 18, 20183 min read

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Equifax, Facebook, & Foreign Governments: What Have We Done Since?

Blu Ventures portfolio company Adlumin, a software company that provides cloud-native cybersecurity solutions, tackles consumer privacy.

Telehealth and the Journey for Better Care

David Wilson

Jul 9, 20183 min read

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Telehealth and the Journey for Better Care

Avizia (now an exited Blu Ventures portfolio company) drives efficiencies in the telehealth system with lower costs and expanded reach.

David Wilson

Jun 25, 20184 min read

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For A Better Internet

Legacy Internet service providers are unpopular. Blu Ventures portfolio company NewConnect is breaking through the barriers of the industry.

David Wilson

Jun 18, 20183 min read

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Is There a Monster on Your Table?

PFP Cybersecurity, a Blu Ventures portfolio company, is solving the infinite cyber risks posed by IoT devices, giving you peace of mind.

Where Physical & Digital Thrive Together

David Wilson

Jun 11, 20184 min read

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Where Physical & Digital Thrive Together

The retail resale industry goes from brick and mortar to online with LePrix, a Blu Ventures portfolio company focused on reducing waste.

David Wilson

Jun 4, 20183 min read

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The Redefinition of War

War is heading from traditional battlefields to digital battlegrounds as cyber crime becomes the greatest threat to any company worldwide.

Frozen Food's Unlikeliest Hero: Millennials

David Wilson

May 20, 20184 min read

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Frozen Food's Unlikeliest Hero: Millennials

Millennials are driving frozen food sales upward after years of decline. Blu Ventures portfolio company Bright Greens is joining the charge.

David Wilson

Apr 13, 20185 min read

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The Hill Meets The Valley

Every website you visit on the Internet monitors and tracks your data. TrackOff, a Blu Ventures portfolio company, makes you invisible.

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