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Convertible Note Seed Financings: Founders Beware!

Scott Edward Walker

What Happens If a Startup is Acquired Prior to the Note’s Conversion to Shares of Preferred Stock? As discussed in part 1 , in the context of a seed financing, a convertible note is a loan that typically automatically converts into shares of preferred stock upon the closing of a Series A round of financing.

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Venture Capital Term Sheets: Conversion Rights

Scott Edward Walker

Conversion Rights What Are Conversion Rights? As many of you know, VC investors are typically issued shares of preferred stock, not common stock. As many of you know, VC investors are typically issued shares of preferred stock, not common stock.