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VC investors: Don’t be greedy even if you can.

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] Take a situation where the VC investors finally see the chance of a return after ten years, with participating preferred and fifty percent of the ownership after several rounds. And that reputation will last for a long time in the entrepreneurial community. Don’t be greedy even if you can.

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Angels and VCs: Don’t be greedy even if you can.

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] It is in this combination of possible methods of amassing a return that greed can become a significant factor, so much so that the courts are sometimes stepping in to void some of the most onerous terms of investment agreements when challenged by those locked out of payment in a sale.

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Zayo Group – One of Boulder’s Amazing Startup Stories

Feld Thoughts

” was the title of an email sent to me by Brad, after he had heard from one of his CEOs that Zayo is constructing fiber in Boulder. Our equity IRR has averaged around 50% since inception. It’s great – and follows. Dan – we are lucky to have you – and Zayo – in Boulder. “If true, how can I help?”,

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The Venture Spiral

K9 Ventures

I would welcome a discussion on this topic and invite any interested folks to either leave their comments below or email me directly if they prefer. Now that’s nothing to snicker over, especially considering that well-reputed and established firms could often have multiple overlapping funds. Background.

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On the Road to Recap:

abovethecrowd.com

Do you feel the need to raise more capital quickly before the prices erode further and bring down your IRR? They use the reputation of the other investors as a proxy for due diligence. They didn’t call you before when they built their reputation. Even though you know this may be bad for the company in the long run?

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