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Startup Stock Options – Why A Good Deal Has Gone Bad

Steve Blank

The first big idea is that unlike in the 20 th century when there were two phases of funding startups– Seed capital and Venture capital–today there is a new, third phase. It’s called Growth capital. Now there’s little financial reason to stay longer than the initial grant vesting.

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Startup Fairy Tales and Other Tall Tales That Venture Capitalists Tell

Growthink Blog

Through connections, or through a chance meeting at a networking or social event, an angel investor hears the entrepreneur's story, likes them and their technology, and on the spot, writes a check to provide the company with its first outside financing. There are a lot of dark, hard days.