Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

I actually think a strong lead with some well-placed and experienced angels is the right mix. All of my partners at Upfront do. The right ones are invaluable additions. By March, a month after Mr. Information Leaks are a Real Problem. Having too many investors can lead to information leaks.

Cap Table 150

Cap Table Cofounder Silicon Valley Startup 150

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Then, if you win the deal, you have major influence on the development of the start-up through negotiated governance mechanisms like board seats, information rights, anti-dilution rights, etc. Suddenly, the VC game might look much more like a small-cap hedge fund. New way of running your VC business.

Venture Capital 164

Venture Capital LP Dilution Limited Partner 164

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

There’s another issue I can add to your list of things to be aware of – information rights. This investor decided to use the fact that they got into a company that appears to be doing well to their benefit to almost fraudulently persuade limited partner investors to give them money.

SEC 352

SEC Venture Capital Early Stage Cofounder 352

Genuine VC

JULY 10, 2012

Term-driving investor approach – An entrepreneur finds a lead (quasi-)institutional venture investor to price and set the structure/dynamics of the round, working together to bring in additional syndicate partners (either/both other funds and individual angels). There is some correlation here, but not complete alignment, to check size (i.e.

Syndicate 207

Syndicate Syndication Seed Stage Portfolio 207

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Once you have quoted your prospective client and he or she is ready to buy, you’ll simply log onto the insurance company’s online portal, start a new online application, and take your client’s information right over the phone. No driving halfway across the state for one sale. Everything you need is at your fingertips.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review Bootstrapping Cost Software Review 72

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Both angel investors and venture capital partners like to make personal visits to your facility or a regular basis, sometimes unannounced, to see how the business is running. Access rights to operational information. All investors have information rights which are detailed in the shareholders rights agreement.

Advisory Board 241

Advisory Board Entrepreneur Venture Capital Angel Investor 241

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

The round was heavily oversubscribed so the founders could choose their investment partners, but the founders decided to include NVIDIA a strategic investor. 4) Are these investment partners for the long haul? We recently led a large seed round for an autonomous vehicle company called Optimus Ride.

Strategic Investors 120

Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120