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Acquihires 101: Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

How is the Deal Structured? The deal is typically structured as an asset purchase (as opposed to a stock purchase or merger) — though the acquirer often does not actually want the startup’s IP and/or other assets. Based on the foregoing, the founders rarely receive any distribution from the purchase price proceeds.

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Who Invests In Investors: Homebrew LP Shares VC Performance Goals, Importance of Diversity & What They Look For In New Funds

Hunter Walker

The James Irvine Foundation joined us in Fund I and has been a great partner since. They provide assistance to Californians in building a vibrant, successful and inclusive society, distributing more than $1.5b I have also seen gender factor into an entrepreneur’s decision to partner with a GP.

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Why Leave A Six Figure Corporate Job For Internet Entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Investment in small businesses require knowledge of transactions and the related aspects such as business valuation, due diligence, deal structuring / financing, contracts, etc. Not so much because of the chump change we made (my distribution partner and I), but more so because of the invaluable lessons learned in the process.