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Unintended Consequences: When SAFE and Convertible Notes Go Awry

Pascal's View

At its core, this issue points to the lack of understanding about the importance of post-money valuation by both entrepreneurs and investors. Company Y receives an offer from an angel or ‘unsophisticated’ smaller VC fund that is unwilling to lead and price the equity but wants to ‘invest now’.

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Written Communication is Critical for Fundraising

David Teten

It is very difficult to get an investor to commit without that direct dialogue, ideally with as many of her colleagues as possible. A retail investor might join an existing syndicate on a crowdfunding site based on a deck and maybe an email. At the majority of VCs (including ours), you don’t just have to persuade one Partner.

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9 Tips for Raising Startup Funds on AngelList

mashable.com

Don’t make it sound like a form letter, however, but have your reply and supporting documents ready to go. I use a service like Tout to manage my email templates for quickly replies. Look for Your Lead Investor. Global Syndication Partners. Here are some valuable templates you can use. All Rights Reserved.

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HBS Alumni Angels NY new chairman: Jason Klein

David Teten

Managing a group of Harvard MBAs is very different from my past managerial experience, and I’ve learned a lot from herding our cats. We saw over time that our investor group, just like Angel List and most other angel groups, was good at syndication and not so good at leading rounds. 2) Intellectual ambition.

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How to Be an Angel Investor

www.paulgraham.com

Mechanics Angel investors often syndicate deals, which means they join togetherto invest on the same terms. In a syndicate there is usually a"lead" investor who negotiates the terms with the startup. Dont feel like you have to join a syndicate, though. Its not thathard to do it yourself.