David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. Eligible for favorable treatment under Qualified Small Business Stock exemption, if structured as equity. This applies if the investment converts into common stock; details are beyond this essay’s scope. Lower level of community familiarity.

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Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

Are they well regarded in the community? If the investors ideal size is smaller than your need, you ought to ask about syndication. If they don’t like to syndicate, or don’t have a track record of doing it, you will want to consider your options. Fewer investors will take common stock in early stage transactions.

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Valuation Sweat Equity Common Stock 60

Austin Startup

AUGUST 1, 2017

While I work with a few companies in Silicon Valley, the vast majority of my clients are either in Austin or ecosystems that look much more like Austin than SV; “second tier” tech communities. There is very little time for, or interest in, companies that would legitimately call a $50MM or $100MM exit a true success.

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Liquidation Preference Common Stock Valuation Silicon Valley 48