Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2012

It’s true that Angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. These “IV drip” financings may reduce risk for investors, but put more pressure on founders. Liquidation preference. Anti-dilution protection.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. These “IV drip” financings may reduce risk for investors, but put more pressure on founders. Liquidation preference. Anti-dilution protection.

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Gust

OCTOBER 17, 2011

It’s true that angel investors typically do not present entrepreneurs with overly complicated deal structures, especially when compared to venture capitalists. These “IV drip” financings may reduce risk for investors, but put more pressure on founders. Liquidation preference. Anti-dilution protection.

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Scott Edward Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2018

We had a busy 2018, including closing several significant M&A transactions and financings. 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.

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