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The Pre-Seed FAQ

K9 Ventures

There are a now a handful of funds, K9 included, that are Pre-Seed funds in name and practice. In sports, you always want to play and compete at the stage that is right for you. Q: How are most Pre-Seed deals structured? This has been pretty much what K9 has been doing since 2013. A $42M technology-focused Pre-Seed fund.

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity

grasshopperherder.com

All names redacted.). Non-compete. I was once asked to sign a one year non-compete agreement as a sweat equity consultant. Without receiving a real salary, I’d be wary of signing a non-compete in an area which I have domain expertise in. Name (required). I’m wrong all the time.