Don Mal, CEO of Vena Solutions, discusses customer lifetime value assumptions and retention projections with Nathan Latka.
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“And so we do, you know, sort of Project a customer staying with us for as up to 10 years. Imagine, you know, four to 500,000 dollars with a lifetime value.”
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Vena Solutions launched with a $10 million seed valuation
“So right out of the gate, we value the company at ten million dollars.”
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Mal would reject a $150 million acquisition offer for Vena Solutions
“No.”
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Vena Solutions is growing over 100% year-over-year
“What we know is that we're growing at greater than a hundred percent year over year.”
Don MalJun 18, 2017▶ 1:26694: Why 1 Year Payback Period is Important From $50M Funded CEO
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Vena Solutions generates around $50,000 per customer annually
“Yeah, so we're getting around 50,000 dollars per year per customer, so, you know, break that down 4000 a month, I guess, roughly.”
Don MalJun 18, 2017▶ 4:31694: Why 1 Year Payback Period is Important From $50M Funded CEO
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Vena Solutions has raised roughly $49 million in equity and debt
“So if you look at the total combined investments to date, it's right around forty nine million.”
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Vena Solutions approaches 350 customers, adding 50 per quarter
“So we are approaching 350 customers. But just to get a sense of run rate, we will add 50 customers this quarter.”
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