Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2010

The problem was that he was still working out the lock-up period in his big company. If this idea was so big then why would they risk not being first to market, not building defensible IP for the sake of a few hundred thousand dollars extra in lock-up money at a big company? I finally called bullshit.

Entrepreneur 293

Entrepreneur CTO Hire South America Salary 293

Kodorra

JANUARY 4, 2019

When it comes to fundraising the blockchain way, you might get lost with ever-changing technology advancement coupled with roller-coaster market sentiment rides. But then, the exchange would perform the necessary due diligence that will protect its existing customers (who passed all KYC/AML process) who will be the targeted investors.

Securities and Exchange Commission 40

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Lock-up Period Accredited Investor 40

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

And they might give a premium if the team has been around a longer period of time, has built some hard-to-build proprietary technology or has some customer traction. Most founders stick around for their lock-up period (1-2 years) before going on to found their next company. And most buyers aren’t.

Liquidation Preference 357

Liquidation Preference Early Stage Retention Lock-up Period 357

Haystack

DECEMBER 28, 2019

These companies exemplify the compounding network effects, lock-in, and lopsided economics that accrue to technologies generally and software specifically. Technology also levies a deflationary effect, which I’ll address more below. 3/ The Streaming Media Effect. 3/ The Streaming Media Effect.

China 146

China Startup Lock-up Period Cap Table 146