Startup Company Lawyer

AUGUST 31, 2012

Over the past few years, convertible debt has emerged as a quick and inexpensive method for startup companies to raise money from angel investors and early stage venture funds. At the maturity date, there is a risk that investors may demand repayment. Background. The YC Series AA documents contain similar provisions.

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Convertible Security Equity Security Preferred Stock 73

Genuine VC

JULY 10, 2012

There are essentially two distinct basic strategies for startup entrepreneurs to raise a seed round of capital: Subscription approach – An entrepreneur sets a structure (usually a convertible note) and recruits individual angel investors who subscribe to the round, all without a term-driving lead investor.

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Syndicate Syndication Seed Stage Portfolio 207

Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 14, 2010

I think that there are certain situations where the Series Seed and other stripped down equity financing documents might be appropriate, but I know that there are lots of situations where early-stage investors probably wouldn’t agree to the Series Seed terms. Right of first offer on future financings.

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Finance Software Review Term Sheet Liquidation Preference 70

Austin Startup

MAY 17, 2017

Advisors often times are angel investors as well. Know the difference between a Board Observer, Information Rights, and being a member of the Board of Directors. Most angel investors writing small checks are buying the right to a small portion of the Company, and that’s it. They just advise.

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Seed Stage Startup Cap Table Angel Investor 48