Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Forget to get around to setting up that Employee Stock Option Plan and want to be able to give the early guys their options at a low strike price? They usually ask for warrants (basically like a stock option) in exchange for taking a deferred fee. Shame about that pesky FAS 157 ruling.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Be honest with yourself VCs are now going to be looking closer at margins, cost structures and true sales, and product market fit. As a founder, ask yourself – does your business actually warrant VC funding? There are startups out there that are valued at a billion dollars, but because of employee salaries, assets, etc.

Early Stage 115

Early Stage Los Angeles Silicon Valley Cofounder 115

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Less than you’ll probably grant your most junior employees in stock options? There are a million ways to do quick, easy, low-cost rounds with prices. If you want to give them a 50% discount offer them $1 of common-stock warrants (no liquidation preference) for every $1 of stock they buy.

Venture Capital 417

Venture Capital Liquidation Preference Valuation Term Sheet 417

Gust

JULY 23, 2012

Donations of private stock enable investors, founders and employees to support charitable causes and contribute to the community while receiving simultaneous benefits in the form of substantial cash savings from reduced taxes as well as bypassing capital gains taxes. These assets often have a relatively low cost basis (e.g.

Stock 114

Stock Capital Gains Warrant Stock Options 114

Gust

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Less than you’ll probably grant your most junior employees in stock options? There are a million ways to do quick, easy, low-cost rounds with prices. If you want to give them a 50% discount offer them $1 of common-stock warrants (no liquidation preference) for every $1 of stock they buy. Me: I know.

Liquidation Preference 153

Liquidation Preference Valuation Term Sheet Stock 153

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2010

the loan converts at 15-20% discout to the new money coming in) or your investor will get “warrant coverage&# which is similar to an employee stock option in that it gives the investor the right but not the obligation to invest in your company in the future at a defined priced.

Startup 290

Startup Burn Rate Warrant Bankruptcy 290

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Determine the allocation of equity among co-founders, early employees or other service providers, and future contributors as applicable, as well as the vesting schedule , if any, that will apply. Offer letters for employees. Pick a name for the new legal entity (e.g., Newco, Inc.”) Independent contractor or consulting agreements.

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139