Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

If you have a “lead&# investor agreed then the price is already set and you don’t have to worry about price. we’re intentionally not going wide with this deal. We discuss deal structures. Corporations need startups. Tags: Startup Advice. kind of way. Entrepreneurs need angels.

Entrepreneur 292

Entrepreneur Technical Review Stealth Valuation 292

View from Seed

OCTOBER 21, 2014

As the seed-stage startup fundraise process has received more transparency in recent years, ranging from published advice on how to raise seed capital to increased availability through AngelList, Funders Club, and various accelerator programs, I’ve noticed another trend emerging. Lower-Than-Market Value.

Valuation 336

Valuation Founder Seed Stage Angel Investor 336

Genuine VC

JULY 30, 2012

By communicating pricing expectations with potential lead investors, I mean sharing either an “ask” or even stated floor for the pre-money valuation of the company (with a priced preferred round) or explicitly stating a valuation cap (for convertible note round).

Valuation 136

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Syndicate 136

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