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Venture Debt 101

Up and Running

Venture debt provides a very cost-effective way to receive capital from a big financial institution if you have liquidity or existing financial backing from a well-known investor. A considerable number of banks and financial institutions, all which specialize in this type of financing. The downsides of venture debt?

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uControl and iControl to Merge

Austin Startup

We’ve written before about how the company has raised millions of dollars to grow the company, with none of that coming from institutional investors. In contrast, iControl is funded by top tier venture investors Kleiner Perkins , Intel Capital, and Charles River Ventures.

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part V

Gust

Common examples include papering founders’ stock issuances, catching up on Board minutes, and ensuring that all members of the team have entered into IP agreements with the company assigning rights in their work to the startup. Next section: Amendment.

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity

grasshopperherder.com

As such, you should make sure to think of the proposals as an investor and get a reasonable term sheet. Please note: I am not an institutional investor and I am not a consultant although I occasionally dabble/consult in projects I find particularly interesting. Here are some of my favorite things to avoid.