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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

From traditional equity VC, Flexible VC borrows the option to pursue and reap the rewards of an outsized exit. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. Equity Ownership. Yes, typically preferred equity. On average, founders own just 43% of equity by Series B , declining thereafter. Flexible VC 102: Variations.

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Show Me the Money: What are my Financing Options for my Business?

Up and Running

You don’t have to give up equity in your company. Investors often take equity or royalty has repayment, which means you can gradually make payments based on the growth of the business rather than adding a large fixed payment to your expenses. You have to give up equity in your company. It doesn’t affect your credit.

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