Rewind it Back: Founder Vesting Reset
Tax Benefit, Burden or Break Even?
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Understanding Venture Capital
For many entrepreneurs, venture capital is, as Elaine Benes would put it—an enigma, a mystery wrapped in a riddle. The unique language used by venture capitalists (VCs) creates part of the mystery. What is Venture Capital? The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) defines VCs as: Professional, institutional managers of...
Why a lower pre-money valuation cap may be less dilutive than a higher post-money valuation cap
Founders using convertibles like SAFEs and Convertible Notes often miss a crucial negotiation point, which can result in significant dilution–whether the valuation cap is pre-money or post-money.
Convertibles: The Unintended Consequences
For early-stage financing rounds (e.g., pre-seed and seed), SAFEs and Convertible Notes are often the investment instrument of choice for founders and funders alike.
DAO: Entity of the Future?
A new breed of blockchain applications is threatening the landscape of traditional venture funding.
Rewind it Back: Founder Vesting Reset
Tax Benefit, Burden or Break Even?
Understanding Venture Capital
For many entrepreneurs, venture capital is, as Elaine Benes would put it—an enigma, a mystery wrapped in a riddle. The unique language used by venture capitalists (VCs) creates part of the mystery. What is Venture Capital? The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) defines VCs as: Professional, institutional managers of...
Why a lower pre-money valuation cap may be less dilutive than a higher post-money valuation cap
Founders using convertibles like SAFEs and Convertible Notes often miss a crucial negotiation point, which can result in significant dilution–whether the valuation cap is pre-money or post-money.
Convertibles: The Unintended Consequences
For early-stage financing rounds (e.g., pre-seed and seed), SAFEs and Convertible Notes are often the investment instrument of choice for founders and funders alike.
DAO: Entity of the Future?
A new breed of blockchain applications is threatening the landscape of traditional venture funding.
Granting Equity
For startups, equity compensation is one of the most effective ways to obtain, retain, and motivate a talented team.
