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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. 2-5x return cap + path to uncapped equity returns. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Profitability is prioritized : The revenue that is going to grow the company immediately is the same revenue that is going to get investors to their return cap.

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Unintended Consequences: When SAFE and Convertible Notes Go Awry

Pascal's View

However, many VCs experience vexing discussions with CEOs, and many CEOs belatedly realize that this is because they made a mistake: issuing multiple series of notes at various valuation caps without actually sitting down and figuring out the pro forma post-conversion equity ownership. It’s going to be great!”.