Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2020
How complex is the capitalization table? Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment. These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
How complex is the capitalization table? Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment. These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 10, 2016
How complex is the capitalization table? Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment. These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 8, 2015
How complex is the capitalization table? Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment. These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners.
www.mattbartus.com
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
Equity for Consultants – Keep it Simple! posted Feb 3 in Equity , People issues. I can’t tell you how often a client calls me up and says something like this: “Matt, we have this great new consultant who is going to make introductions to us to [pick type of business partner]. Client references. Categories.
Pascal's View
JULY 9, 2017
Unfortunately, what the CEO/founder forgets most often is that the notes have a multiplier effect in the post-money calculation; the more notes and the further the cap is from the new priced equity, the greater the variance between actual and nominal pre- and post-money valuations. It’s going to be great!”.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Capitalization Table and Shareholder Roster. It leads me to believe the entrepreneur avoided giving up equity as long as possible and now needs capital to get out of a financial crisis. Financial Model and Balance Sheet (even if there are zeros across the board). Management Resumes and Organizational Chart. Stock Option.
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