Steve Blank

APRIL 26, 2022

Cram downs are back – and I’m keeping a list. Except, that is, for the bottom feeders of the Venture Capital business – investors who “ cram down ” their companies. For existing investors, sometimes it was a “pay-to-play” i.e. if you don’t participate in the new financing you lose. Stopping Cram Downs.

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Cram Down Founder Venture Capital Recapitalization 414

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2020

Many use a convertible loan note that may be converted into equity upon the closing of the first formal angel or VC round of financing, with a more realistic valuation. New money from professional investors sees no value in old money, so the equity of early investors is “crammed down” and often lost in the scale-up surge.

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Management Cram Down Angel Investor Equity 308

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2018

Many use a convertible loan note that may be converted into equity upon the closing of the first formal angel or VC round of financing, with a more realistic valuation. New money from professional investors sees no value in old money, so the equity of early investors is “crammed down” and often lost in the scale-up surge.

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Cram Down Angel Investor Equity Dividend 148

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Many use a convertible loan note that may be converted into equity upon the closing of the first formal Angel or VC round of financing, with a more realistic valuation. New money from professional investors sees lesser value in old money, so the equity of early investors is “crammed down” and often lost in the scale-up surge.

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Founder Cram Down Angel Investor Equity 254

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2013

Many use a convertible loan note that may be converted into equity upon the closing of the first formal Angel or VC round of financing, with a more realistic valuation. New money from professional investors sees lesser value in old money, so the equity of early investors is “crammed down” and often lost in the scale-up surge.

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Cram Down Angel Investor Equity Dividend 230

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2019

Chapter 13 can be used by sole proprietors, one-person corporations, and certain LLCs in some states to repay some debt, “cram down” any assets that are subject to loans and otherwise reorganize their business under a three- to five- year repayment plan. The value of assets can be “crammed down” to market value; debtor pays less.

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Bankruptcy Cram Down Philadelphia Operations 77

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Many use a convertible loan note that may be converted into equity upon the closing of the first formal Angel or VC round of financing, with a more realistic valuation. New money from professional investors sees lesser value in old money, so the equity of early investors is “crammed down” and often lost in the scale-up surge.

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Cram Down Angel Investor Equity Dividend 120