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10 Tips for Startups Raising Money from Angels

VC Cafe

Deal structure – I could write a full post just on this, but some aspects that were brought up are the need to agree on a reasonable valuation, what investment vehicles are used (convertible debt vs stock, options and warrants and other non-dilutive mechanisms). Are you offering them a board seat or a chairman role?

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How to value your company for sale (Part 2)

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Deal B gets you only 80% of your number, but comes with a six-month transition period and you’re free to start working on the next fun thing. Would you take a lower “number&# to get Deal B? That means you have to be that sure that that’s the number, regardless of deal structure.

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