Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
I thought I’d try to look at it from a different lens, that of the entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur you should assume that. So what is an entrepreneur to do? I sometimes ask entrepreneurs. We discuss deal structures. But I do the same thing with entrepreneurs and I do it publicly on This Week in VC.
View from Seed
OCTOBER 21, 2014
In short, more and more entrepreneurs are signaling their price expectations earlier in their seed fundraise process. In theory, there are three levels of pricing for an entrepreneur to potentially signal to a prospective investor: 1. But, also by definition, that just can’t be the case. Lower-Than-Market Value.
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Berkonomics
MAY 15, 2014
These usually involve a handful of angel investors, and a few entrepreneurs, who all want to build the very best term sheet for their exciting nascent enterprise. As an example, twenty five years ago, most VCs used common share deal structures. It was not until the later 1980s that the preferred share structure became popular.
Genuine VC
JULY 30, 2012
In theory, there are three levels of pricing for an entrepreneur to potentially signal to a prospective investor: Lower than “market.” This approach is almost never a good idea. By definition, all entrepreneurs should think that their endeavor is truly exceptional. But, also by definition, that just can’t be the case.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Others are building their companies with the definitive intention of selling them. However, for many successful entrepreneurs, weighing all of the personal and financial issues that go into this decision can be gut-wrenching. Each one can provide valuable lessons to the entrepreneur. This begs the question. Unprofitable.
Gust
OCTOBER 5, 2011
A term sheet keeps things relatively straightforward by summarizing the most significant deal terms in outline form, whereas the deal documents themselves (often referred to as definitive agreements ) — even for a relatively simple convertible debt financing — inevitably contain some densely written legalese.
Hunter Walker
MAY 18, 2015
Oh and Anne is DEFINITELY still interested in venture as part of Hamilton’s investment strategy. We triangulate with investors, entrepreneurs and large company operators to assess probability of success and ability to attract in-demand entrepreneurs. If you have the opportunity to work with her, I highly recommend it.
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