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DECEMBER 27, 2011

Gross Profit (also called Gross Margin or sometimes “Net Revenue”). And assuming they both had the same net profit margins (profit / revenue) then the former company would be much better off at the end of the year. They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 Simplifying: Revenue -. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) =.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Partners in VC funds only wanted to fund entrepreneurs who had a certain percentage of their net worth tied up in their venture. VCs don’t have the same net worth litmus test and great entrepreneurs have a ton of sources for seed money to get financed very early. That’s hard core. Not my problem.

Entrepreneur 293

Entrepreneur CTO Hire South America Salary 293

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JUNE 17, 2017

This is not atypical for “middle men” who often take 15–30% of the value of the sale If you’re shaking your head and thinking, “duh” I promise you that even some of the most sophisticated people I know get off track on this issue of “gross revenue” versus “net revenue.” They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5

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Stock Options Startup Dilution Venture Capital 227

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

The net effect for [my company] for example is we are now doing reasonably well. I raised $500k in seed money to start the company. Founders however are asked to take low salaries and never really get back the time they worked for free. At some point, this breaks if their isn’t an exit or IPO.

Founder 329

Founder Liquidation Preference Term Sheet Participating Preferred 329