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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). They’ll therefore systematically seek to invest in startups at the lowest cost-basis possible.

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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). A good investor relationship is born out of fundamental mutual interest in the startup itself, not the deal structure.

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