Conversion Seed Capital Valuation 
View from Seed
OCTOBER 21, 2014
As the seed-stage startup fundraise process has received more transparency in recent years, ranging from published advice on how to raise seed capital to increased availability through AngelList, Funders Club, and various accelerator programs, I’ve noticed another trend emerging. Lower-Than-Market Value.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
I’ve heard a lot of people question whether there is too much money in venture capital chasing too few great deals. Valuations are out of control” is the mantra of others. Others believe that new business models are emerging that could replace venture capital all together. We’re in a new tech bubble!” some have pronounced.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 27, 2012
Based on my experience, and the book “ Attracting Capital from Angels ” by Brian Hill and Dee Powers, here are some key clauses that any investors expect on the first term sheet for the investment you need: Set the price. The price is the percent of ownership given to the investor, calculated as “investment/post-money valuation.”
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
According to Attracting Capital from Angels by Brian Hill and Dee Powers, here are some key clauses that angel investors expect on the first term sheet for the investment you need: Set the price. The price is the percent of ownership given to the investor, calculated as “investment/post-money valuation.” Seat on the board.
Gust
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
The second reason, perhaps nearer to both entrepreneurs’ and investors’ hearts, is the ability to punt on valuation at a stage in which it is hardest to determine using any objective criteria. Conversion terms are where the money is, literally and figuratively.
Gust
OCTOBER 17, 2011
Based on my experience, and the book “ Attracting Capital from Angels ” by Brian Hill and Dee Powers, here are some key clauses that any investors expect on the first term sheet for the investment you need: Set the price. The price is the percent of ownership given to the investor, calculated as “investment/post-money valuation.”
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
“I’ve had a few conversations recently about how individual seed investors are getting kind of tapped out – for a variety of reasons, but in general it’s not that easy to find people who are still actively investing. There is also a huge amount of seed capital available from seed funds.
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