Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
Let’s assume $2 million in seed money. If the money comes from professional investors it usually has a “liquidation preference” meaning that their money comes out before the founders or common stock. And wants to structure a huge payout for the employees that will remain. Go do a startup.
ReadWriteStart
OCTOBER 18, 2011
At the end of their mentoring period, each venture will pitch their business to local and national investors in a "Demo Day.". The $50k seed money isn't a grant, but an equity investment by Capital Innovators. It is an interesting idea, and one that has been tried in other cities that have more of a tech heritage than St.
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www.paulgraham.com
APRIL 28, 2010
It wasnt because they werent accredited investors that I didntask my parents for seed money, though. When we were starting Viaweb,I didnt know about the concept of an accredited investor, anddidnt stop to think about the value of investors connections.The reason I didnt take money from my parents was that I didntwant them to lose it.
www.paulgraham.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
Because so little money is involved, raising seedcapital is comparatively easy-- at least in the sense of getting aquick yes or no. Usually you get seed money from individual rich people called"angels." the seed stage, investors dont expect you to have an elaboratebusiness plan. This is calledseed capital. Should You?
techcrunch.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
Also, for the full time coder, you may violate your employee contract especially in the area of non-competes or just plain piss off your boss when he finds out how much time you have been putting into a side project when deadlines were looming. Anti Matter Dude you are so on the money. Worst yet wasted 2-3 years in the process.
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