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The Truth About Convertible Debt at Startups and The Hidden Terms You Didn’t Understand

Both Sides of the Table

If I could persuade you that they’re already in these documents would you consider abandoning this structure? Because convertible debt deals often have both a ‘full ratchet’ and often have ‘multiple liquidation preferences’ “ Yup. Convertible notes often have multiple liquidation preferences.

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On the Road to Recap:

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“Dirty” or structured term sheets are proposed investments where the majority of the economic gains for the investor come not from the headline valuation, but rather through a series of dirty terms that are hidden deeper in the document. They use the reputation of the other investors as a proxy for due diligence.

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