Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

I actually think a strong lead with some well-placed and experienced angels is the right mix. All of my partners at Upfront do. The right ones are invaluable additions. By March, a month after Mr. Information Leaks are a Real Problem. Having too many investors can lead to information leaks.

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Cap Table Cofounder Silicon Valley Startup 150

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

There’s another issue I can add to your list of things to be aware of – information rights. This investor decided to use the fact that they got into a company that appears to be doing well to their benefit to almost fraudulently persuade limited partner investors to give them money.

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SEC Venture Capital Early Stage Cofounder 352

Genuine VC

JULY 10, 2012

Term-driving investor approach – An entrepreneur finds a lead (quasi-)institutional venture investor to price and set the structure/dynamics of the round, working together to bring in additional syndicate partners (either/both other funds and individual angels). There is some correlation here, but not complete alignment, to check size (i.e.

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Syndicate Syndication Seed Stage Portfolio 207

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Both angel investors and venture capital partners like to make personal visits to your facility or a regular basis, sometimes unannounced, to see how the business is running. Access rights to operational information. All investors have information rights which are detailed in the shareholders rights agreement.

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Advisory Board Entrepreneur Venture Capital Angel Investor 241

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

The round was heavily oversubscribed so the founders could choose their investment partners, but the founders decided to include NVIDIA a strategic investor. 4) Are these investment partners for the long haul? We recently led a large seed round for an autonomous vehicle company called Optimus Ride.

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Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120

OnlyOnce

APRIL 27, 2021

Expect to hear things like “Aren’t we partners in this business?” This one will be the most personally difficult, since you likely have a strong personal bond. and “How come my vote doesn’t count?” Investors are starting to realize the power of a diverse board, and may be open to this conversation.

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Vesting Cofounder Startup Term Sheet 48

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Both angel investors and venture capital partners like to make personal visits to your facility or a regular basis, sometimes unannounced, to see how the business is running. Access rights to operational information. All investors have information rights which are detailed in the shareholders rights agreement.

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Advisory Board Entrepreneur Venture Capital Angel Investor 231