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Want to Know How First Round Capital was Started?

Both Sides of the Table

They chose the name First Round Capital because they thought capital would be deployed most efficiently at smaller seed stage rounds considering the cost to build an internet business had come down drastically. He also says it is important to be able to participate in follow on rounds so as not to get “crammed down”.

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The Biggest Threats to My Business

Rob Go

Some specialized platforms like Kickstarter can garner so much interest from non-financial backers that founders can avoid dilutive financing at the seed stage altogether. These platforms are really interesting to seed funds because they are simultaneously a threat, a weapon, and a sourcing mechanism. Getting Crammed Down.