Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The main drivers, from our viewpoint, are: Many tech entrepreneurs no longer view venture capital as an inevitability in their growth path, and have grown skeptical of the traditional “growth at all costs” mindset found in many startup circles; and An increasing number of VCs are growing comfortable with LLCs.

Delaware 48

Delaware LLC Startup Silicon Valley 48

Gust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I won’t rehash all of the customary convertible note financing deal terms and points of negotiation here. (For Like any promissory note, it bears interest (usually at a nominal rate) and has a maturity date on which the loan must be repaid if it hasn’t been converted to stock (typically around 18 months).

Finance 134

Finance Convertible Security Equity Seed Stage 134

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

I’m of the belief that early ideas can never effectively deploy $4-$5m in a very cost effective way. Post-seed (pre-A) : This is a stage that was created, because the bar for the series A has gone sky high. But Sand Hill VCs who are known for being Series A investors are serving this stage. This is typically a $6-10m round.

Pre-Money Valuation 90

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 90

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

I’m of the belief that early ideas can never effectively deploy $4-$5m in a very cost effective way. Post-seed (pre-A) : This is a stage that was created, because the bar for the series A has gone sky high. But Sand Hill VCs who are known for being Series A investors are serving this stage. This is typically a $6-10m round.

Pre-Money Valuation 48

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 48