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More Tech Startups are LLCs

Austin Startup

The main drivers, from our viewpoint, are: Many tech entrepreneurs no longer view venture capital as an inevitability in their growth path, and have grown skeptical of the traditional “growth at all costs” mindset found in many startup circles; and An increasing number of VCs are growing comfortable with LLCs. But not all VCs think that way.

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Seed rounds are dead

Hippoland

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) This is great for blockchain entrepreneurs. So being able to raise in tranches is actually a good option to have because it gives entrepreneurs more flexibility in how they raise. And that’s life!

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Seed rounds are dead

Hippoland

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) This is great for blockchain entrepreneurs. So being able to raise in tranches is actually a good option to have because it gives entrepreneurs more flexibility in how they raise. And that’s life!

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What early stage fundraising in 2018 looks like?

Hippoland

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. Power is in the hands of the entrepreneur.

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What early stage fundraising in 2018 looks like?

Hippoland

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. Power is in the hands of the entrepreneur.

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Pre-seed is the new seed

Hippoland

A few months ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who is a successful serial entrepreneur. And companies typically have $2m-$3m revenue runrate at this point. 4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities.

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Pre-seed is the new seed

Hippoland

A few months ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who is a successful serial entrepreneur. And companies typically have $2m-$3m revenue runrate at this point. 4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities.