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How VCs Think About Adding New Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Kara has worked in finance in Boston, NYC and Silicon Valley. In Kara’s case I got to see her work on deal structuring first hand having worked closely with her on her board at P.S. XO. As a result we need somebody well networked into these communities already.

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part II

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Last week , we gave some attention to the “why” behind convertible note financing for early stage startups. In this installment, I’ll dig into the “how” by dissecting an example term sheet based on a real deal. As with so many subjects in law and finance, mastering the jargon is half the battle.

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part V

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As we conclude our convertible note financing series, there are assorted terms commonly seen in term sheets and deal documents that are worth touching on briefly. The Note Purchase Agreement and Convertible Promissory Note are essential documents for any convertible note financing.

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