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Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control

David Teten

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. So what is Revenue Based Investing?

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Bad Notes on Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

Revenue multiple? “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. How will you price the next round?

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Bad Notes on VC

Gust

Revenue multiple? 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. How will you price the next round? Your A round? I’m not sure.