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How do the sample Series Seed financing documents differ from typical Series A financing documents?

Startup Company Lawyer

After the recent announcement of the Series Seed Financing documents by Marc Andreesen, Brad Feld points out that there are now four sets of “open source&# equity seed financing documents: TechStars Model Seed Funding Documents (by Cooley). Y Combinator Series AA Equity Financing Documents (by WSGR). under $500K).

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WHAT ARE SUPER PRO RATA RIGHTS?

Scott Edward Walker

Over the past few weeks, two of my clients have received financing term sheets in which the investors requested super pro rata rights. Accordingly, I thought it would be helpful for founders to discuss these rights and to point out the problems they create for startups. Introduction. Pro Rata Rights.

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Pari Passu or F.U.little guy

Professor VC

Startup outcomes tend to be very binary. Yes, there are a number of cases in the middle where having a senior or participating preference does make a difference in liquidation proceeds, but I argue that it does very little to overall returns in a diversified portfolio. Thank you sir, may I have another!"

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Venture Deals 4e German Edition

Feld Thoughts

Corporate law: In Germany, most companies in general and most VC-financed companies are structured in the legal form of a “Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung” (GmbH). KG companies have decisive tax disadvantages for startups and are, therefore, rarely used in this area. BAND) and the Bundesverband Deutsche Startups e.V.

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Startup Equity For Employees

www.payne.org

Startup Equity For Employees. 2 Stock Classes: Common and Preferred. The re-heating of the venture funded tech market has pushed a heat up of the hiring market, and Im getting more calls from friends asking for help understanding startup stock (equity) offers. Stock Classes: Common and Preferred. From Payne.org Wiki.

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How to Raise a Seed Round: Three Basic Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

Despite all the hype in the press (including with respect to the latest ICO craze), raising funds for your startup is still tough – particularly if you’re not located in San Francisco or Silicon Valley. The hard part, of course, is getting in front of “A” investors to pitch your startup. Tip #1: Get Warm Referrals to “A” Investors.