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Revisiting Paul Graham’s “High Resolution” Financing

Both Sides of the Table

Taking it from an investor perspective (not me, angels) I think it’s totally unfair to see early angels invest, take more risk, help you get to the next level through both sweat & money, and then pay a higher price because the round had a convertible note with no cap. Nobody feels good about cheaper prices based on ability to help.

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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

Think: If you raise $10 million at a $30 million pre ($40 million post) that investor needs you to exist for at least $120 million (3x) to hit his or her MINIMUM return target his or her investor’s are expecting. So money spent should add equity value or create IP that eventually will.

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Bad Notes on Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

If you’re wildly successful early on or if they help you achieve a great valuation they actually pay a significant price for their eventual stock even though they took much more risk than a future investor and backed you early. Lawyers don’t make money on your seed round in any instance. Him: Not so good. ” Simple.

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Bad Notes on VC

Gust

If you’re wildly successful early on or if they help you achieve a great valuation they actually pay a significant price for their eventual stock even though they took much more risk than a future investor and backed you early. Lawyers don’t make money on your seed round in any instance. Him: Not so good. And so forth. Employment.