VC Adventure

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When it comes to convertible debt, I’ve had a few instances recently where “out of sight, out of mind” has created some misunderstandings around deal structures. Seemed like a good topic to cover here.

Cap Table 93

Cap Table Dilution Equity Deal Structure 93

VC Adventure

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When it comes to convertible debt, I’ve had a few instances recently where “out of sight, out of mind” has created some misunderstandings around deal structures. Seemed like a good topic to cover here.

Cap Table 48

Cap Table Dilution Equity Deal Structure 48

Gust

OCTOBER 21, 2011

This week we move on to something near and dear to the hearts of entrepreneurs and investors alike: The exit, more formally known as a “ liquidity event.” In descending order of preference from the founders’ point of view: 1. What happens to the outstanding convertible notes? Most would agree this is not a fair outcome.

Finance 79

Finance Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet Liquidity Event 79

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? VIII: The Leading Flexible VCs, With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing.

Equity 78

Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2011

With this deal structure, the angel is relying on the Series A investors to negotiate fair terms of the Preferred Stock that he or she will ultimately receive in the conversion, but has no opportunity to directly negotiate those terms.

Finance 79

Finance Preferred Stock Term Sheet Early Stage 79