Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A-Rounds used to be $3–7 million with the best companies able to skip this smaller amount and raise $10 million on a $40 million pre-money valuation (20% dilution). The biggest change for us in early-stage investing is that we now need to commit earlier. That never would have happened 10 years ago. Seksom Suriyapa ?—?he

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

To be a startup, a company hasto be a product business, not a service business. Ifyour competitors offer employees stock options that might make themrich, while you make it clear you plan to stay private, yourcompetitors will get the best people. Whatkind of anti-dilution protection do they want? No, not generally.A

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Would it be a good idea clubbing all the other products / services under 1 venture, because some of them are totally unrelated. Finding a team of developers, finding funding, or beginning the creation of the site and services with whatever resources are available? When it comes to early stage investing – it’s all gut.

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Life Beyond Code

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Once the $1 million revenue milestone is crossed, entrepreneurs find it easier to find additional customers, manage working capital, and access funding, whether it is credit or equity. In my roundtables, the vast majority of entrepreneurs I work with are in this rather vulnerable pre $1 million revenue stage.

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