Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

For angel groups, the distinction between groups and VCs on this issue is dwindling, especially as angel groups do bigger rounds of financing.   You can vary both valuation and term-sheet assumptions (in the gray boxes) to assess the impact on the values of the business. Second a liquidation preference and a participation.

Term Sheet 68

Term Sheet Valuation Dividend Liquidation Preference 68

Up and Running

AUGUST 17, 2015

Additionally, I had already studied Economics and Finance during undergrad, making the academic part of an MBA seem a little redundant. Is business school really necessary? C Corp versus LLC, non-competes, liquidation preferences, preferred versus common stock, and so on).

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Cofounder Angel Investor eCommerce 60

The Equity Kicker

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Nassim Taleb is one of the most visionary thinkers in modern finance. His books Black Swan and Fooled by Randomness are must reads for anyone in the investment business. Avoid[ A rigid business plan gets one locked into a preset invariant policy, like a highway without exits —hence devoid of optionality.”.

Finance 129

Finance Liquidation Preference Valuation Harvest 129

dondodge.typepad.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

It isnt always possible to have a competitive bidding situation at each financing round so here are some guidelines for funding sources and percentages. Friends & Family can usually raise between $30K and $300K and usually take an interest bearing note that is convertible into stock at the next financing. 5% Managers -.25%

Equity 40

Equity Employee Dilution Valuation 40