Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2012

It’s true that Angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. These “IV drip” financings may reduce risk for investors, but put more pressure on founders. But due diligence and paperwork take time, and can change everything.

Term Sheet 223

Term Sheet Pre-Money Valuation Due Diligence Post-Money Valuation 223

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. These “IV drip” financings may reduce risk for investors, but put more pressure on founders. But due diligence and paperwork take time, and can change everything.

Term Sheet 227

Term Sheet Pre-Money Valuation Due Diligence Post-Money Valuation 227

Gust

OCTOBER 17, 2011

It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. These “IV drip” financings may reduce risk for investors, but put more pressure on founders. Due diligence and paperwork take time, and can change everything.

Term Sheet 158

Term Sheet Pre-Money Valuation Due Diligence Post-Money Valuation 158

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 27, 2011

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.

Sales 235

Sales Term Sheet Stock Deal Structure 235