Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Some sort of conversion does occur. In the case of an early-stage startup that hasn’t issued preferred stock yet, the debt converts into stock of the acquiring company (if it’s a stock deal) at a valuation subject to a cap.

Conversion 96

Conversion Sales Later Stage Preferred Stock 96

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APRIL 17, 2011

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Pre-Money Valuation 113

Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 9, 2019

Accordingly, I thought it would be helpful for founders to discuss these rights and to point out the problems they create for startups. Over the past few weeks, two of my clients have received financing term sheets in which the investors requested super pro rata rights. Pro Rata Rights.

Preferred Stock 56

Preferred Stock Term Sheet Dilution Stock 56

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MARCH 11, 2013

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Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Startup Company Lawyer

JANUARY 9, 2011

Convertible debt with a price cap seems to be the preferred structure for early-stage financings. Over the last 12 months, I’ve noticed a trend where early-stage startup companies raise seed financings of between $250K and $1M using a convertible note with a price cap. Is a priced Series A financing a valid alternative?

Liquidation Preference 57

Liquidation Preference Finance Preferred Stock Common Stock 57