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When Should Startup Founders Discuss Valuation with Seed VCs?

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Yet at the same time, I’ve also seen some high-priced seed rounds come from a syndicate of individual angel investors who were essentially price-insensitive (investing in a convertible note without a valuation cap). In this case, it’s almost like opening a job interview by sharing salary requirements.

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Signaling Pricing Expectations Early in Seed Investment Discussions

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On the other end, I’ve seen the highest-priced seed rounds come from a syndicate of individual angel investors who were essentially price-insensitive (investing in a convertible note without a valuation cap). It’s like opening a job interview by sharing salary requirements.

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