Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 They got a bigger office space so their employees would feel comfortable and they could improve employee retention. Let’s consider the following two software companies, both of which have 66% gross margins. Both companies look the exact same after one year.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

Let’s assume $2 million in seed money. If the money comes from professional investors it usually has a “liquidation preference” meaning that their money comes out before the founders or common stock. And wants to structure a huge payout for the employees that will remain. We get the mechanics.

Liquidation Preference 357

Liquidation Preference Early Stage Retention Lock-up Period 357

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

70–80% of the costs of most startups are employee costs so what you’re really talking about when a company is unprofitable is that they are growing their staff ahead of their revenue. They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 million to fund operations in their first year of operations.

Stock Options 227

Stock Options Startup Dilution Venture Capital 227

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The $50k seed money isn't a grant, but an equity investment by Capital Innovators. JBara Software , a SaaS-based customer retention tool. Capital Innovators has put together a complete package to help startup businesses who want to grow to the next level, refine their offerings and get connected to the right advisors.

St. Louis 124

St. Louis Indiana Seed Money Retention 124