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. Entrepreneurs sometimes assume an initial agreement with an Angel is a commitment, so they start spending before any money is received. Anti-dilution protection.

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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. Entrepreneurs sometimes assume an initial agreement with an angel is a commitment, so they start spending before any money is received. Anti-dilution protection.

Term Sheet 227

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

YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2019

Initial conversations (known in the industry as “fireside chats”) may take place to generate interest with a select group of potential buyers. These ten will be given an opportunity to meet with some subset of your management team to receive a presentation about the company in person. It is common to see a separation in the offers.

Private Equity 113

Private Equity Equity Investment Bankers Government 113

Gust

OCTOBER 17, 2011

It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. Entrepreneurs sometimes assume an initial agreement with an angel is a commitment, so they start spending before any money is received. Anti-dilution protection.

Term Sheet 158

Term Sheet Pre-Money Valuation Due Diligence Post-Money Valuation 158