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. 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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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. 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.

Term Sheet 227

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

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 27, 2011

There are plenty of folks who wouldn’t sell their company for a billion dollars; Jason Fried and Joel Spolsky are public examples from the bootstrapped startup world. What if someone offered you a million dollars for your startup, right now, check in hand — would you take it? Most, but not all. So let’s haggle.

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Sales Term Sheet Stock Deal Structure 235