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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. You’ll need to hire and retain talen to grow your company. The VC’s $1 million still buys them 25% of your company – it’s you who has diluted to 60% ownership rather than 75%.

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