View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

As the venture capital industry has evolved, more and more seed investors are passing on traditionally “seed stage” startups because there isn’t enough traction. We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage.

North America 120

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 120

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

As the venture capital industry has evolved, more and more seed investors are passing on traditionally “seed stage” startups because there isn’t enough traction. We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage.

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North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

The Startup Toolkit

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

You’re facing two term sheets and have boiled them down to the most relevant facts, listed below. Vision for B2B, sales-driven technology. The financials immediately jump out when we talk about term sheets: what’s the valuation? 5% investor experience (to Deal 1). 90% investor product vision.

Term Sheet 31

Term Sheet Dilution Participating Preferred B2C 31

The Startup Toolkit

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

You’re facing two term sheets and have boiled them down to the most relevant facts, listed below. Vision for B2B, sales-driven technology. The financials immediately jump out when we talk about term sheets: what’s the valuation? 5% investor experience (to Deal 1). 90% investor product vision.

Term Sheet 20

Term Sheet Dilution Participating Preferred B2C 20