Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

TL;DR: Using a “tiered” valuation cap structure in a convertible note or SAFE can provide flexibility that bridges the gap between (i) what founders expect their company to be worth in the near future, and (ii) what investors are comfortable accepting now. Did you get a “good” valuation? What a valuation cap isn’t.

Valuation 48

Valuation Dilution Silicon Valley Seed Stage 48

www.readwriteweb.com

OCTOBER 18, 2010

O-Port Then Raymond McGlamery pitched the O-Port , a guitar and drum accessory company based in Houston, Texas. Through SEO and mommy blog PR, Lee can tap into this market. He needs to generate enough profit so that he can grow organically and build his business systematically, and without expecting a lot of outside financing.

Marketing 52

Marketing Bootstrapping Incubator Angel Investor 52

www.readwriteweb.com

OCTOBER 18, 2010

O-Port Then Raymond McGlamery pitched the O-Port , a guitar and drum accessory company based in Houston, Texas. Through SEO and mommy blog PR, Lee can tap into this market. He needs to generate enough profit so that he can grow organically and build his business systematically, and without expecting a lot of outside financing.

Marketing 52

Marketing Bootstrapping Incubator Angel Investor 52