View from Seed
OCTOBER 21, 2014
By definition, all entrepreneurs should think that their endeavor is truly exceptional and above average. But, also by definition, that just can’t be the case. I’ve frequently observed that when founders ask for above-market valuations, it’s not due to their savvy negotiation or their abilities to secure a more favorable outcome.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Others are building their companies with the definitive intention of selling them. The founders sold the two year old company to eBay in 2005 for $2.6 Negotiating a different deal structure could have prevented the price from dropping. Today, many startups are succumbing to the temptation to sell their companies early.
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K9 Ventures
OCTOBER 10, 2017
So, I took it upon myself as a challenge to put together the definitive “ Pre-Seed FAQ.” I’ll start with all the questions I can think of, from many different perspectives: founders, LPs, the press, and even other VCs. Q: Does a Pre-Seed require founders to give up more equity in the company? By definition, yes.
Gust
OCTOBER 5, 2011
A term sheet keeps things relatively straightforward by summarizing the most significant deal terms in outline form, whereas the deal documents themselves (often referred to as definitive agreements ) — even for a relatively simple convertible debt financing — inevitably contain some densely written legalese.
Hunter Walker
MAY 18, 2015
Oh and Anne is DEFINITELY still interested in venture as part of Hamilton’s investment strategy. Similarly, a GP might be in the middle of great flow, but we need to have conviction that they can identify the right deals, structure creatively, and negotiate effectively. What would your advice be?
Gust
OCTOBER 26, 2011
The Notes will be issued pursuant to a definitive Note Purchase Agreement containing customary covenants, representations and warranties of the Company. The Note Purchase Agreement and Convertible Promissory Note are essential documents for any convertible note financing. Returning to our sample term sheet: Note Purchase Agreement.
grasshopperherder.com
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
« Thanks but No Thanks – Things to Avoid When Recruiting Co-founders Why is Cyber Squatter a Bad Word? Some have been as co-founder, most have been as a consultant with the possibility of becoming an paid employee, “as soon as we close our funding round.” Which corporate entity do the founders own stock in?
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