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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

When the company hits potholes, Flexible VC investors usually don’t have the nuclear options of firing management and/or doing a recapitalization. Typical business stage. An already proven business model and its already valuable assets. Typical business model. Technology-centric businesses.

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Silicon Valley Frontlines: Two Tales of "Working For Equity"

philipsmith.typepad.com

a year burn rate and your equity is worthless due to numerous recapitalizations and bridge loans from investors then either you don't get it or I'm stupid to do it. Someone in my network forwarded an email to me from a recruiting firm that is quite active in the Valley. New Business Models. Fundraising.