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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. First in late-stage tech companies and then it will filter back to Growth and then A and ultimately Seed Rounds.

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Revisiting Paul Graham’s “High Resolution” Financing

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When I first read Paul Graham’s blog post on “High Resolution&# Financing I read it as a treatise arguing that convertible notes are better than equity. “A startup could also give better deals to investors they expected to help them most&# – That is a quote from Paul on the “high resolution financing&# post.

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How to Pick the Right Attorney For Your Startup

Up and Running

My business partner and I made many mistakes in our first tech startup, and so many of them were the result of choosing a lawyer who was a terrible fit. After a couple of due diligence meetings with the investor and our attorneys, he gave us the check. ownership and never dilute. My business partner and I were elated.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts. Benefits: Non-dilutive, flexible credit offerings that fit SMB or enterprise SaaS. Alternative Capital. “

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The Authoritative Guide to Prorata Rights

Both Sides of the Table

Prorata rights are one of the most important rights of a private market technology investors and yet are seldom fully understood. In the old days there weren’t many fights about whether angels would take their prorata rights in financing rounds. Because tech companies are getting bigger more quickly than at any time in history.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Early-stage: Cofounder with engineering/ product background from top-tier university or major technology company. Flexible VC offers you this. Minimum requirements.

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Pascal Levensohn in New York November 8: Speech at Museum of American Finance on Risks to Angel Investors

Pascal's View

I first visited the Museum of American Finance a couple of years ago, and it is not only a great space,it is a useful resource for visitors interested in a wide range of current exhibits on current capital markets topics, as well as documents and artifacts related to capital markets, money and banking.