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Acquihires 101: Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

An acquihire is essentially the acquisition of a startup for its talent/team (rather than for its products or services). The acquirer is typically a large successful company, and the target is typically a failing early-stage startup. The appeal from the startup’s perspective is a “soft landing.”. How is the Deal Structured?

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part V

Gust

Common examples include papering founders’ stock issuances, catching up on Board minutes, and ensuring that all members of the team have entered into IP agreements with the company assigning rights in their work to the startup.

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity

grasshopperherder.com

Not that they were trying to take advantage of me necessarily, but it happened because of the deal structure. This would of course be in regards toa single corporation which holds all the IP and revenue.). Four Startups in Four Weeks - Suicide by MVP (9). Lean startup (26). Recent Posts. Categories. Funding (1).