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Acquihires 101: Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

How is the Deal Structured? The deal is typically structured as an asset purchase (as opposed to a stock purchase or merger) — though the acquirer often does not actually want the startup’s IP and/or other assets. The appeal from the startup’s perspective is a “soft landing.”.

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part V

Gust

Common examples include papering founders’ stock issuances, catching up on Board minutes, and ensuring that all members of the team have entered into IP agreements with the company assigning rights in their work to the startup.

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity

grasshopperherder.com

If I was a full time consultant in IT security (where I have 5 years experience) and then signed a non-compete, I’d be putting myself out of work for a year without receiving a penny. Three Card Monty Corporate Structures. This would of course be in regards toa single corporation which holds all the IP and revenue.).