YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal. “If you’re going to raise $1 million, my advice is to propose a convertible security, because you can get it done quickly and less expensively,” said Schmitz. Convertible Securities.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Hippoland

AUGUST 17, 2016

Since this is a hefty topic that we could discuss for days, in this post I’ll aim to cover just the pros and cons of each from a founder’s perspective and will NOT cover: What is a convertible note, equity, or convertible security ? In general, I’m a big fan of convertible notes or convertible securities for seed stage founders.

Equity 48

Equity Convertible Security Silicon Valley Technical Review 48

Gust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I won’t rehash all of the customary convertible note financing deal terms and points of negotiation here. (For Like any promissory note, it bears interest (usually at a nominal rate) and has a maturity date on which the loan must be repaid if it hasn’t been converted to stock (typically around 18 months).

Finance 134

Finance Convertible Security Equity Seed Stage 134

Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) At least this is what I would do if I were starting a product-company today. Crowdfunding especially works well if you have a consumer product and you have built up an audience who loves you.

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Valuation Convertible Security Equity 48

Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) At least this is what I would do if I were starting a product-company today. Crowdfunding especially works well if you have a consumer product and you have built up an audience who loves you.

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Valuation Convertible Security Equity 48

Hippoland

MARCH 30, 2018

Part 2 will be for pre-seed/seed companies raising traditional equity / debt / convertible security rounds. In many cases, you need a community of users already (in addition to a product) in order have a successful token sale. And as an app, I would get a full v1 product and start pulling together community.

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication Convertible Security 48

Hippoland

MARCH 30, 2018

Part 2 will be for pre-seed/seed companies raising traditional equity / debt / convertible security rounds. In many cases, you need a community of users already (in addition to a product) in order have a successful token sale. And as an app, I would get a full v1 product and start pulling together community.

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication Convertible Security 48