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The Summer of Initial Coin Offerings

Seeing Both Sides

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens?

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The Summer of Initial Coin Offerings

Seeing Both Sides

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens?

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What Are the Rights of Minority Stockholders?

Scott Edward Walker

Because these rights are governed by State law, I will focus on the State of Delaware — where most companies are incorporated. The Delaware statute defines “proper purpose” to mean “a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder.” 1) Inspection Right. 2) Right to Bring a Derivative Claim.

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Venture Capital Term Sheets – Redemption Rights

Scott Edward Walker

Redemption Rights What Are Redemption Rights? Moreover, there are significant restrictions under applicable State law regarding redemptions if the company does not have the legally-available capital. What Does a Redemption Rights Provision Look Like?

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Convertible Note Seed Financings (But Were Afraid To Ask) – Part 1

Scott Edward Walker

Part 3 will cover certain special issues, such as (i) what happens if the startup is acquired prior to the note’s conversion to equity? (ii) ii) what happens if the maturity date is reached prior to the note’s conversion to equity? They also have certain key rights as minority stockholders under applicable State law (usually Delaware).