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5 Principles of Persuasive Web Design

ConversionXL

Conversions will be at their highest when we offer something they need and want in the way that resonates with them. Follow these 5 principles for improved conversions. There are tons of case studies where it has repeatedly boosted conversions and sales. Product images are huge for conversions. Clarity above all.

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Venture Deals 4e German Edition

Feld Thoughts

Conversion right: In Germany, there is generally no conversion right entitling the holder of preferred shares to convert them into common shares at any time. This may not seem like a big deal at first glance, but it has extensive implications under various aspects, such as the structure of the liquidation preference.

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Down Rounds: Deal With Reality

Feld Thoughts

I like the quote she pulled out of me in our conversation. I don’t respond to many interview requests these days, but I’ll always talk to her. She has a good article today in TechCrunch titled Embrace the down round (it’s going to be okay, maybe). and a bunch of other things.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Convertible Note Seed Financings (But Were Afraid To Ask) – Part 1

Scott Edward Walker

Part 3 will cover certain special issues, such as (i) what happens if the startup is acquired prior to the note’s conversion to equity? (ii) ii) what happens if the maturity date is reached prior to the note’s conversion to equity? Are the Series Seed and Other Standardized Forms Really as Fast and Cheap as Convertible Notes?

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VC investors: Don’t be greedy even if you can.

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] Take a situation where the VC investors finally see the chance of a return after ten years, with participating preferred and fifty percent of the ownership after several rounds. Here’s an example that will make your heart skip a beat.

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WHAT ARE SUPER PRO RATA RIGHTS?

Scott Edward Walker

I liken it to participating preferred — which founders also do not typically understand until it is too late. In short, super pro rata rights are another example of investors trying to take advantage of inexperienced founders. The post WHAT ARE SUPER PRO RATA RIGHTS? appeared first on WALKER CORPORATE LAW GROUP, PLLC.

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Angels and VCs: Don’t be greedy even if you can.

Berkonomics

Take a situation where the VC investors finally see the chance of a return after ten years, with participating preferred and fifty percent of the ownership after several rounds. And that reputation will last for a long time in the entrepreneurial community.