Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

And they might give a premium if the team has been around a longer period of time, has built some hard-to-build proprietary technology or has some customer traction. And wants to structure a huge payout for the employees that will remain. I know many rank-and-file employees. But evidence suggests otherwise. Does Yahoo!

Liquidation Preference 357

Liquidation Preference Early Stage Retention Lock-up Period 357

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

It seems obvious but strategic investment only makes sense when that corporate VC is providing technology, market access, or other aid that cannot be obtained through a simple business relationship or from a startup’s other investors or advisors.

Strategic Investors 120

Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Let’s assume that the company raised it at a normal VC valuation, which means it gave up 33% of the company and thus $5 million / 33% = $15 million post-money valuation. He’d be employee number 3. They raised $5 million in their B round. The company was being spun out of a larger company.

Stock Options 418

Stock Options Stock Liquidation Preference Option Pool 418

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

90 Things I’ve Learned From Founding 4 Technology Companies. On October 27, 2010 I wrote a blog post about the “ 57 Things I Learned Founding 3 Tech Companies.”. If we don’t enjoy working with someone - an employee, a partner, whomever - we’re just not going to do it. Build all of your own technology. Fire fast.?.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108