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Convertible Note Seed Financings: Founders Beware!

Scott Edward Walker

This post is the third part of a three-part primer on convertible note seed financings. Part 1, entitled “ Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Convertible Note Seed Financings (But Were Afraid To Ask) ,” addressed the basics. Part 2, entitled “ Convertible Note Seed Financings: Econ 101 for Founders ,” addressed the economics.

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Using warrants to pump up your VC valuation

www.mattbartus.com

I just worked on a financing for a company that received a term sheet from a group of VCs at a $7 million pre-money valuation. I am a Partner at Cooley LLP who represents startups and emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycle, from incorporation, through financing to an acquisition or IPO. December 2011 (3).

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Is crowdfunding legal?

Startup Company Lawyer

In 2005, Kiva launched a micro-finance platform that allows people to lend small amounts of money to entrepreneurs in developing areas. Under pressure from Congress, the SEC agreed to review its regulations and their effect on capital formation in spring 2011. Crowdfunding Under the JOBS Act.

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