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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. When the company hits potholes, Flexible VC investors usually don’t have the nuclear options of firing management and/or doing a recapitalization. Flexible VC: Compensation-based. 2-5x return cap + path to uncapped equity returns.

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Silicon Valley Frontlines: Two Tales of "Working For Equity"

philipsmith.typepad.com

a year burn rate and your equity is worthless due to numerous recapitalizations and bridge loans from investors then either you don't get it or I'm stupid to do it. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. The second example came along just this morning. Save to del.icio.us. |.