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That convert you raised last year is a part of your cap table

VC Adventure

When it comes to convertible debt, I’ve had a few instances recently where “out of sight, out of mind” has created some misunderstandings around deal structures. The problem, of course, is that their convert is already a part of their capitalization – even though it’s not reflected on the cap table.

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That convert you raised last year is a part of your cap table

VC Adventure

When it comes to convertible debt, I’ve had a few instances recently where “out of sight, out of mind” has created some misunderstandings around deal structures. The problem, of course, is that their convert is already a part of their capitalization – even though it’s not reflected on the cap table.

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Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (2 of 2)?

David Teten

I’ve seen a range of options for supporting entrepreneurs, which I can rank from least to most involvement in companies by investors: financier VCs, e.g., Correlation Ventures. Most firms that do decide to take equity do so because their risk is far reduced when compared to that of the entrepreneur, or that of the traditional cash investor.