Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

Some were Silicon Valley early stage companies, such as Apple, Quantum, and Masstor Systems. Take a look at the founding syndicates of each: Masstor Sytems (5/1979). Quantum Corporation (6/1980). What is striking about these syndicates is that nobody had any meaningful capital, which forced syndication and cooperation.

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Professor VC

MARCH 12, 2015

It was a great product addressing a large market opportunity and was interested in seeing how the AngelList syndicate process worked. As with all M&A exits, there was a round of congratulatory messages to the founder in the Silicon Valley echo chamber. Syndicates can either be company led or investor led.

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

Mechanics Angel investors often syndicate deals, which means they join togetherto invest on the same terms. In a syndicate there is usually a"lead" investor who negotiates the terms with the startup. Dont feel like you have to join a syndicate, though. The valuation determines how much stock you get.

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