NOTE: This is the seventh post in our series about standard terms in early stage equity financings. These posts refer to the model Series A Term Sheet put out by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and available for download here. * * * * * * * * * *. MORE >>

Since launching just over a year ago, 2,250 investors have joined, over 400 startups have raised money, and according to co-founder Naval Ravikant, about 20 new inbound companies per day sign up. I’ve had two portfolio companies “list&# on AngelList, and I’ve also started wading in as an investor member. To wit: 1. MORE >>

Paul Graham says “The future [of funding] is no fixed amount, no fixed closing date, and no lead.” This post explains how to raise a single round with no lead, no fixed amount, and a fluid closing date. The future of funding is also finding the  right investors for your startup,  quickly. Leads aren’t going anywhere. MORE >>

You can close an angel round with ‘mass syndication’ Start with terms and valuation below market. What you want in your term sheet. What you don’t want in your term sheet. Should you have a board seat for seed investors? This isn’t comprehensive term sheet advice. Right? MORE >>

They hate these retorts for several reasons; for one, it essentially means that valuation hinges on their negotiating skills (which is daunting since they’re going up against professional investors / negotiators). No serious investor would ever pay much heed to this. much larger segment of investors are interested at this stage. MORE >>