Finance Option Pool Post-Money Valuation Valuation 
Pascal's View
JULY 9, 2017
This is a fundamental issue that does, indeed, boil down to understanding the post-money valuation of a company. At its core, this issue points to the lack of understanding about the importance of post-money valuation by both entrepreneurs and investors.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 5, 2015
I am reminded of this problem every time my firm does a financing where a note went before us but more specifically I was reminded by this great post by Brad Feld to talk about the pre-money vs. post-money conversion issue. It’s worth reading his post to understand the problem. It’s very simple.
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ithacaVC
JANUARY 24, 2013
Having a relatively small about of convertible debt on your balance sheet prior to your Series A financing is not a bad thing. One interesting point that comes up a lot is how to factor the convertible debt into the premoney valuation of the Series A round. I am going to ignore any valuation cap feature.
Seeing Both Sides
JULY 15, 2009
VCs have an unfair advantage when it comes to financings. A typical start-up company will do 2-4 venture capital financings before a successful exit (or, conversely, an ignomious ending). In contrast, the typical venture capitalist, either individually or across their partnership, will do 5-10 financings in any given year.
thestartuplawyer.com
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
About the Author Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer and represents technology companies through all phases of the startup process, including incorporation, seed & venture financings, and exit transactions. He obviously never launched a startup and got shafted by a co-founder. Click here to learn more about his practice.
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