Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2015

Another problem that arises in financings these days is that after a VC submits a $2 million term sheet all of a sudden a large number of “helpful investors” pop up who were waiting for a “strong lead” and now all of a sudden a $2 million round becomes a $2.75m round. How much is in the option pool?

Pre-Money Valuation 150

Pre-Money Valuation Option Pool Post-Money Valuation Dilution 150

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MARCH 11, 2013

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Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

www.currentlyobsessed.com

MAY 28, 2010

I have to admit, the light bulb didn’t go off for me until I was negotiating term sheets. Read Terms that Hurt (Venture Hacks). Read up on the “unwritten terms&# in term sheets having to do with exit multiples here For bootstrappers, the math is even easier: 100% of the upside goes to you and your awesome team.

Valuation 42

Valuation Channel Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet 42

grasshopperherder.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

« Thanks but No Thanks – Things to Avoid When Recruiting Co-founders Why is Cyber Squatter a Bad Word? Some have been as co-founder, most have been as a consultant with the possibility of becoming an paid employee, “as soon as we close our funding round.” The founder is very generous.).

Sweat Equity 41

Sweat Equity Equity Cofounder Non-Compete 41