Spencer Fry

APRIL 17, 2017

Without raising money, 1 of 2 situations would have fallen upon us: I would have had to dig deeper into my own pockets to continue to pay the contractor as well as hire others. These days, to even get noticed, you need to be 100% on point with design, product, copy and marketing. Hello, debt. You’ve raised. Something has to give.

Bootstrapping 63

Bootstrapping Cap Table Liquidation Preference Cofounder 63

Scott Edward Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2018

We had a busy 2018, including closing several significant M&A transactions and financings. We have also recently handled a few “acquihires” (or “acqui-hires”) — which is a somewhat unique transaction, with a host of unusual issues.

Founder 45

Founder Merger IP Liquidation Preference 45

www.mattbartus.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

I just worked on a financing for a company that received a term sheet from a group of VCs at a $7 million pre-money valuation. I've just seen many startups unhealthily focus on the valuation versus things such as the liquidation preference or board control. What questions should I ask the lawyers I am considering hiring?

Warrant 40

Warrant Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet 40