Steve Blank
APRIL 26, 2022
Cram downs are back – and I’m keeping a list. At the turn of the century after the dotcom crash, startup valuations plummeted, burn rates were unsustainable, and startups were quickly running out of cash. Except, that is, for the bottom feeders of the Venture Capital business – investors who “ cram down ” their companies.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 22, 2020
In their passion to succeed, too many entrepreneurs treat friends and family investments as “low-hanging” fruit, only to find out later, after a stumble, that the pain of lost relationships is greater than the loss of their beloved startup. In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest.
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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 20, 2011
As a courtesy if you enjoyed his write-up please check out his startup company, ChannelStack. He also says it is important to be able to participate in follow on rounds so as not to get “crammed down”. I feel like I know him better personally since he's always in the chat room during the show asking questions).
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 5, 2013
Many VCs would prefer to avoid having to cram down other VCs by investing at a lower price or even if it’s not a cram down they prefer not to invest in a down round that forces the VC to take a “write down” on their valuation sheets they should their LPs. Startup Advice'
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 9, 2018
In their passion to succeed, too many entrepreneurs treat friends and family investments as “low-hanging” fruit, only to find out later, after a stumble, that the pain of lost relationships is greater than the loss of their beloved startup. In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 10, 2014
In their passion to succeed, too many entrepreneurs treat friends and family investments as “low-hanging” fruit, only to find out later, after a stumble, that the pain of lost relationships is greater than the loss of their beloved startup. In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2019
Chapter 13 can be used by sole proprietors, one-person corporations, and certain LLCs in some states to repay some debt, “cram down” any assets that are subject to loans and otherwise reorganize their business under a three- to five- year repayment plan. The value of assets can be “crammed down” to market value; debtor pays less.
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