You can close an angel round with ‘mass syndication’ Start with terms and valuation below market. How do you set your valuation? The keys are that you have to set the terms and the valuation very, very reasonably. Start with terms and valuation below market. Nivi : No option pool, really. Right? MORE >>

The following are some issues to consider and actions to take before accepting an incubator’s offer: (1) Calculate Valuation and Determine Value. Pre-money valuations startups receive from incubators are typically low…really low. The “revised for the cash investment only&# pre-money valuation is $600,000. MORE >>

Let’s assume that the company raised it at a normal VC valuation, which means it gave up 33% of the company and thus $5 million / 33% = $15 million post-money valuation.  Now … these are stock options and not restricted stock so you’ll likely be taxed at a long-term capital gains rate.  Let’s face it.  MORE >>

While progressive discussions with an investor about the investment are fine and most revolve around pre-diligence matters, sometimes these discussions shift towards the pre-money valuation and investment amount. There’s a lot of advice about (1) how to attract VCs, and (2) how to negotiate a venture capital term sheet. MORE >>

Here’s an outline and transcript: You can close an angel round with ‘mass syndication’ Start with terms and valuation below market. How do you set your valuation? The keys are that you have to set the terms and the valuation very, very reasonably. Start with terms and valuation below market. Another future. MORE >>