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Convertible Note Seed Financings: Founders Beware!

Scott Edward Walker

In Fenwick & West’s 2011 Seed Financing Survey (the “Fenwick Survey”), the percentage of convertible note seed financings that utilized this approach was 17% in 2010 and 9% in 2011. In the Fenwick Survey, the median term was 18 months in both 2010 and 2011. 2) Conversion Right (Investor-Friendly). 1) Accredited Investors.

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Is crowdfunding legal?

Startup Company Lawyer

Under pressure from Congress, the SEC agreed to review its regulations and their effect on capital formation in spring 2011. Crowdfunding received a boost when the Obama administration endorsed crowdfunding in September 2011. Crowdfunding Under the JOBS Act.

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Using warrants to pump up your VC valuation

www.mattbartus.com

December 2011 (3). October 2011 (1). August 2011 (1). July 2011 (3). June 2011 (1). April 2011 (2). March 2011 (1). February 2011 (2). January 2011 (6). 25 comments since March 31, 2010 Five questions that startups should ask a pro. September 2012 (3). August 2012 (1). July 2012 (1).

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Invest in Israel Newsletter – February 2012

VC Cafe

Check-Cap plans to raise another $20-25 million in a private placement with the support of Citigroup Inc. General Electric Company has invested in colon cancer imaging capsule developer Check-Cap Ltd. through its GE Healthymagination Fund, an equity fund of GE Capital and GE Healthcare. ” ISRAELI TV TAKES ON HOLLYWOOD.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter – February 2012

VC Cafe

Check-Cap plans to raise another $20-25 million in a private placement with the support of Citigroup Inc. General Electric Company has invested in colon cancer imaging capsule developer Check-Cap Ltd. through its GE Healthymagination Fund, an equity fund of GE Capital and GE Healthcare. ” ISRAELI TV TAKES ON HOLLYWOOD.

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