Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Wonderful human being who is civically engaged, mother of 3, mentorer of younger founders, hard worker and arguer extraordinaire (so says her current Twitter bio). Kara has worked in finance in Boston, NYC and Silicon Valley. As a result we need somebody well networked into these communities already.

Partner 408

Partner Las Vegas Los Angeles Baltimore 408

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

I’m supposed to believe that my best innovation can only come from scores of startup founders who just made millions and have now become CVOs at my company? Many buying companies price these deals on the basis of $1 million per engineer on the team for an early-stage deal. Chief Vesting Officers)? The Aqui-hire Business.

Liquidation Preference 357

Liquidation Preference Early Stage Retention Lock-up Period 357

Scott Edward Walker

AUGUST 22, 2011

p2Pkk0 cc: @jack “One by one, all the things founders dislike about raising money are going to get eliminated.” prAYlf Quora-Related Quora: What deal structure should be in place for a friend/family investment of < 20k in your startup? ” -Paul Graham bit.ly/prAYlf

Redemption 45

Redemption Silicon Valley Deal Structure RSS 45

Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2011

This may seem like a no-brainer now that you understand the basic structure of a convertible debt financing. At least one well-known Silicon Valley venture accelerator is using a document referred to as a “ convertible security ” rather than “convertible promissory note.” In fact, there is a recent variation on this theme.

Finance 79

Finance Preferred Stock Term Sheet Early Stage 79

Gust

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This is the norm for West Coast deals, but it’s often the case in dealing with East Coast investors (more commonly for VC financing rounds rather than angel seed rounds) that the lead investor wants its lawyers to draft the documents.

Finance 79

Finance Term Sheet Covenant Accredited Investor 79