Startup Company Lawyer

AUGUST 31, 2012

Quick answer: convertible equity (or a convertible security) is convertible debt without the repayment feature at maturity or interest. Over the past few years, convertible debt has emerged as a quick and inexpensive method for startup companies to raise money from angel investors and early stage venture funds.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal. “If you’re going to raise $1 million, my advice is to propose a convertible security, because you can get it done quickly and less expensively,” said Schmitz. Convertible Securities.

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Hippoland

JANUARY 4, 2017

However, convertible notes had a special kicker unlike regular debt. Convertible notes allowed investors to have the option of converting the money into stock at the next priced round – investors essentially had the option to get their money back + interest OR receive stock when the company did the next priced round.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I won’t rehash all of the customary convertible note financing deal terms and points of negotiation here. (For Like any promissory note, it bears interest (usually at a nominal rate) and has a maturity date on which the loan must be repaid if it hasn’t been converted to stock (typically around 18 months).

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Bridge notes/loans are an example of convertible debt. Convertible debt provides startups with a relatively easy way to procure financing. Various terms such as price cap, discount, conversion to equity, etc., Pros and Cons of Convertible Debt. Example: An angel investor contributes $300,000 convertible note to a startup.

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Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2011

This may seem like a no-brainer now that you understand the basic structure of a convertible debt financing. At least one well-known Silicon Valley venture accelerator is using a document referred to as a “ convertible security ” rather than “convertible promissory note.” This paragraph is the heart of the whole deal.

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