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Trying to understand how "Participating Preferred" works? Still one of our best posts >> capgenius.com/2021/07/23/par…
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One of our favorite #VCs to follow is @jmkaufenberg from @rallyvc - Not many founders have gone from Zero to > $130 mil ARR as the CEO and very few of those share their insights and experiences so openly and without ego. Well worth a follow!
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Investors are “Entrepreneur Friendly” when they work with founders, bring significant value to the table and understand their role. Unfortunately, EVERY investor pitches themselves this way. Do your diligence on potential investors, they'll be doing it on you.
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Learn about some of the most commonly used financing structures for your first #startup financing - Seed, SAFE, Note - and make a decision on the best structure for YOUR COMPANY. capgenius.com/2021/08/09/see…
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Way too many #startup founders get advice from "experts" who have NO place giving advice to startup founders. Seek out and listen to people who truly have experience helping turn startups into big successful companies. When you find someone like this, listen carefully.
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Our next post at capgenius.com will be on stock splits, with a specific focus reverse stock splits prior to an #IPO and why as an employee with #stockoptions you should be comfortable with this process and recognize that it has ZERO impact on you.
Seed Financing, SAFE or Convertible Note. What is the best financing structure for your #startup financing? We have an opinion (Seed Financing) but understand why this is not the only answer. Want to learn more? capgenius.com/2021/08/09/see…
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According to LAVCA's 2021 Mid-Year Data, Latin American #startups drew USD6.45b in #investment in the first half of the year. Read more about the region's #tech boom: bit.ly/2XoRlPq #LatAm #investors #investing
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Participating Preferred Stock explained in excruciating (and necessary) detail. If you are starting a company or are getting ready to raise capital for one, read this post and know the content. It will help you succeed.... capgenius.com/2021/07/23/par…
When you receive a founder-friendly long-term focused term sheet, you instantly learn what kind of relationship you will have. Great post by @charlesbeeler
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Getting the #409a valuation process right will help your #startup recruit top talent and make your (and your board's) life MUCH easier. Simple to do if you have the right approach > capgenius.com/2021/08/27/are…
A must read post from my @rallyvc partner @charlesbeeler if you are negotiating a term sheet with an investor.
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Getting ready to negotiate a #termsheet with a #venturecapital firm? Read this updated post from a VC who has been through this process many, many, many times. Negotiating for the Long-Term > capgenius.com/2021/08/15/neg…
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Getting ready to complete a #409a valuation for your start-up?? Read out latest post FIRST - capgenius.com/ And please R/T and share this post - let's help #founders and #startups get this stuff right!!
Join the @CapGenius community at mailchi.mp/capgenius/comm… to get updates on new posts and other information relevant to the world of #venturecapital and #startups!!
Know someone interested in #startups and considering founding a company? Point them to capgenius.com for fantastic articles to get them off on the right foot!
Vesting in #startups is good. Keeps everyone around and reminds them all that it is a long term venture.
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Focus on value, not dilution. Owning .25% of Facebook is better than owning 100% of Friendster. #startup #createvalue
Getting ready to complete a #409a valuation for your start-up, read out latest post FIRST - You and all your future hires will be glad you did!! And please R/T and share this post - lets help #founders and #startups get this stuff right!! capgenius.com/2021/08/27/are…