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Bad Notes on Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

“But lawyers will charge much more for equity.” Try doing THAT with equity. Convertible notes were previously used primarily for “inside rounds” in which the existing investors provide you with bridge financing to get to the next round. And so forth. ” Not in my experience. Employment.

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Bad Notes on VC

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But lawyers will charge much more for equity.” Try doing THAT with equity. Convertible notes were previously used primarily for “inside rounds” in which the existing investors provide you with bridge financing to get to the next round. And so forth. Not in my experience. A few M&A transactions. Employment.