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When Should Startup Founders Discuss Valuation with Seed VCs?

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They’ll therefore systematically seek to invest in startups at the lowest cost-basis possible. Yet at the same time, I’ve also seen some high-priced seed rounds come from a syndicate of individual angel investors who were essentially price-insensitive (investing in a convertible note without a valuation cap).

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Signaling Pricing Expectations Early in Seed Investment Discussions

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This handful of people is extremely and unabashedly cheap, as they’re fully self-aware of their role within the funding ecosystem and are accordingly systematically seeking to invest in startups at the lowest cost-basis possible. Also, if executed effectively, it can also set a positive direct tone towards all proceeding discussions.

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