ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

In very few specific cases, depending on the nature of the business, the business model might demand a considerable gestation period or extensive research and development. For these businesses, it is imperative to get funding from the start without which the company cannot be set up. Stages of Equity-based funding. ?

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

New investors hate down rounds. Or worse yet they may never get financed. Raise at “ the top end of normal &# but not so high that future financings in a corrected market become impossible. Those with strong business models suddenly stand out when the tide goes out. Get funded now, if you can.&#.

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Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 7, 2012

As he said, “Great innovations solve problems or reduce costs. As Cuban pointed out, this is a “down round” Zomm is seeking $2M for 10% of the company, implying an $18M pre money valuation today. Kevin questioned the use case since bowls are ubiquitous. The company still had $2M in inventory on the books.

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Technical Review Technical Cofounder Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 110

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What’s the difference between an angel round and pre-seed round and why do I believe we’ll see more pre-seed rounds taking place in 2024? While the answers are somewhat semantic, the pre-seed funding round is making a comeback in 2024 startup financing. Seed is about showing initial product market fit.

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Valuation Software Review Generative AI Technical Review 186

Growthink Blog

MAY 23, 2011

The typical wisdom regarding the appropriate financing course for a new company goes as follows: 1. The angel then introduces the entrepreneur to his or her wealthy friends and business connections who, based on the good reputation of the referring angel, also invest. There are a lot of dark, hard days.

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Angel Investor Venture Capital Sweat Equity Cram Down 112

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

But if you’re a seed investor and you’re worried that the A-round won’t get done if your post-money is too high you suddenly start paying less. Why Financing in Falling Markets is So Damn Difficult. Why Down Rounds are Harder Than You May Think. Down rounds are hard. And so it goes.

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Valuation Down Round Startup Later Stage 150