Berkonomics

MAY 15, 2014

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. During those times, VCs had lots of conferences where thought leaders gathered to discuss term sheets, deal structures and fund strategies.

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Term Sheet Angel Groups Angel Investor Deal Structure 91

VC Adventure

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When it comes to convertible debt, I’ve had a few instances recently where “out of sight, out of mind” has created some misunderstandings around deal structures. Seemed like a good topic to cover here.

Cap Table 93

Cap Table Dilution Equity Deal Structure 93

VC Adventure

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When it comes to convertible debt, I’ve had a few instances recently where “out of sight, out of mind” has created some misunderstandings around deal structures. Seemed like a good topic to cover here.

Cap Table 48

Cap Table Dilution Equity Deal Structure 48

Gust

OCTOBER 21, 2011

This week we move on to something near and dear to the hearts of entrepreneurs and investors alike: The exit, more formally known as a “ liquidity event.” Again using the numbers above, the return is $50,000 ( 50% ) in six months – a good investment to be sure, but still a relative pittance for a startup making such a successful early exit.

Finance 79

Finance Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet Liquidity Event 79

Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2011

With this deal structure, the angel is relying on the Series A investors to negotiate fair terms of the Preferred Stock that he or she will ultimately receive in the conversion, but has no opportunity to directly negotiate those terms.

Finance 79

Finance Preferred Stock Term Sheet Early Stage 79

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

In addition, beginning in 2021, in the event their ownership converts into common equity in a later equity venture capital round, Indie VC will assign their voting rights to founders. . Purpose Ventures’ deal structures are bespoke to each company.

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Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Tim Keane

AUGUST 20, 2009

  This is a confluence of bad events. Ask any of us who've experienced significant down rounds based on some or all of these things, and one begins to understand the cautionary nature of deal structures.    This is a confluence of bad events.   And that's an important point. 

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Milwaukee Bootstrapping Cram Down Deal Structure 60