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Keep Term Sheets Simple for Quicker Cash to Spend

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s true that Angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. In a survey for the above book, Angels reported that it takes them an average of 67 days to close, while the average closing time for venture capitalists was 80 days.

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A Primer on Angel Investment ‘Simple Term Sheets’

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. In a survey for the above book, angels reported that it takes them an average of 67 days to close, while the average closing time for venture capitalists was 80 days.

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Keep Term Sheets Simple for Quicker Cash to Spend

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It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. In a survey for the above book, angels reported that it takes them an average of 67 days to close, while the average closing time for venture capitalists was 80 days.

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5 Things To Consider Before Selling To A Private Equity Firm

YoungUpstarts

Initial conversations (known in the industry as “fireside chats”) may take place to generate interest with a select group of potential buyers. Gone are the days of sending out two hundred investment books to potential buyers. They will usually outreach to potential buyers with a short teaser to gauge interest.

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How to value your company for sale (Part 2)

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

The conversation went like this: HIM: They offered me $X, but I wonder whether I could make the same money if I just kept the company. One of the best ways to arm yourself going into negotiations is to know this number and be prepared to blow up the entire deal if it cannot be met. Where to start? Collapsing the possibilities.

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