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Want to Know How VC’s Calculate Valuation Differently from Founders?

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Back in 1999 when I first raised venture capital I had zero knowledge of what a fair term sheet looked like or how to value my company. It was accept the terms or go into bankruptcy so we took the money. Investors own 25%, the founders own 75%. You’ll need to hire and retain talen to grow your company.

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