Gust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

How to finance a new seed-stage startup? Convertible equity? As of August 2010, Paul Graham famously proclaimed , “Convertible notes have won. ” Ressi in particular seems to be passionate about removing the “debt” component from convertible debt seed financing transactions. .”

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Finance Convertible Security Equity Seed Stage 134

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Survival or Establishment Stage: Once initial seed capital is drying up and no profit has yet been earned, the challenge for a social enterprise will be to expand the customer base and increase the market penetration while preserving capital. At this point in financing, debt capital is likely to be preferred.

Subordinated Debt 45

Subordinated Debt Seed Capital Equity Finance 45

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

Clearly a startup should consult its lawyer before filing or not filing.But the attorneys I relied on to write this piece told me that they’ve done lots of Section 4(2) deals in the past, and would recommend it to clients who had relatively simple financing agreements (not tranched-out, not too many investors, etc.) Short answer: no.

Stealth 285

Stealth SEC Advertising Accredited Investor 285

techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Tweet View Comments Sarah Lacy Feb 19, 2010 Pepperdine has a new study out that attempts to shed some light on the clubby, shadowy world of private finance. Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves. Think Again. Printed from: [.]

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Venture Capital Technical Review Sweat Equity Valuation 62