Pre-Money Valuation Deal Structure

GENUINE VC JULY 30, 2012 Signaling Pricing Expectations Early in Seed Investment Discussions 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). Above market. MORE >>	GUST OCTOBER 17, 2011 Keep Term Sheets Simple for Quicker Cash to Spend Remember a term sheet agreement is not a deal until the check clears. Due diligence and paperwork take time, and can change everything. MORE >>	RECENT POSTS JULY 30, 2012 \| GENUINE VC Signaling Pricing Expectations Early in Seed Investment Discussions JANUARY 27, 2012 \| STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS Keep Term Sheets Simple for Quicker Cash to Spend OCTOBER 21, 2011 \| GUST Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part IV OCTOBER 17, 2011 \| GUST Keep Term Sheets Simple for Quicker Cash to Spend APRIL 20, 2011 \| TAFFY WILLIAMS Startup Blog: 7 Questions You May Get from Potential Investors NOVEMBER 24, 2010 \| STARTUPCFO The downside of high valuations
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STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 A Primer on Angel Investment ‘Simple Term Sheets’ Remember a term sheet agreement is not a deal until the check clears. But due diligence and paperwork take time, and can change everything. MORE >>	STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS JANUARY 27, 2012 Keep Term Sheets Simple for Quicker Cash to Spend Remember a term sheet agreement is not a deal until the check clears. But due diligence and paperwork take time, and can change everything. MORE >>	STARTUPCFO NOVEMBER 24, 2010 The downside of high valuations Valuations are high. In times of rising valuations, it is important for entrepreneurs to think about their long term funding strategy and choose a valuation that is sustainable not just today but over the whole life cycle of your company. 53% of deals had participating prefs. This is known as a double dip. MORE >>	GUST OCTOBER 21, 2011 Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part IV To account for scenarios in which the startup is acquired before it has a chance to complete a priced equity financing round, most term sheets and deal documents contain a “ change in control ” provision. Invested Interests angel investment deal terms fundraising startups venture capitalMost would agree this is not a fair outcome. MORE >>
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TAFFY WILLIAMS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011
Startup Blog: 7 Questions You May Get from Potential Investors

Keep in mind the first prospect means you may be seeking a lifestyle while the second relates to your always seeking a way to make money for the investor base. What is the minimum you can get by with to the next step-up in valuation? The inflection point is thought of as the next step in the valuation increase. Did What? Stuck? MORE >>

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