Demand, IP, Liquidation Preference and Valuation

Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations - Startups.

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations. I’ve sat down with entrepreneurs and a copy of a term sheet guide I like [ “Term Sheets & Valuations - A Line by Line Look at the Intricacies of Venture Capital Term Sheets & Valuations ” by Alex Wilmerding, Aspatore Press.] The Valuation Question.

Term Sheet

Term Sheet Valuation Dividend Liquidation Preference

When to Bring Up Valuation

ithacaVC

APRIL 25, 2012

If you want to scare off VCs, start your pitch with “we are looking to raise $X at a pre-money valuation of $Y” Stating how much you want to raise is fine and recommended. However, stating a desired pre-money valuation early in the process is not a good idea. Here is why.

Valuation

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Preferred Stock

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Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations - Startups.

When to Bring Up Valuation

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