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Redeye VC writes an interesting post about VCs and their significant return requirements. The post talks about Charles River Ventures’ decision to invest at the seed stage.

It begs the question, why aren’t more companies doing this?

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This will be the new direction in VC funding..in my opinion

 

  Here is a great story as well related to this http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/technology/09venture.html? pagewanted=1&ei=5088&en=550d24cae21caac0&ex=1320 728400&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Great post, but I wonder what are the hidden requirements.

     I don`t think there are hidden requirements. at least w/ the Charles River program..I think they are trying to employ a new direction in building a relationships w/ entrepreneurs.  When the startup is ready to grow from that initial seed investment to the next stage I think CR is hoping that they will be part of then next round of growth.  

    Maybe I am naive to think that they are trying to look at the big picture.  Since most startup`s can get thing up and running much cheaper these days it is vital for them to think "outside the box" .  Here is a podcast interview George Zachary of Charles River Venture`s .   http://www.podtech.net/entrepreneurship/venture-capital/1273 /charles-rivers-quick-start-new-seed-funding-program

 

just my .02

    

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God Bless, Tom www.YoParts.com