Hippoland

JANUARY 23, 2018

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. Cons: Slow.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I won’t rehash all of the customary convertible note financing deal terms and points of negotiation here. (For Like any promissory note, it bears interest (usually at a nominal rate) and has a maturity date on which the loan must be repaid if it hasn’t been converted to stock (typically around 18 months).

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Austin Startup

MARCH 16, 2021

If you win, you will receive a $50,000 investment from Capital Factory in the form of a convertible security ( see the application for more details ). Any software, hardware, or CPG startup located in the greater Houston metropolitan area can apply to participate.

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Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) Because most startups will end up raising tranches of money from multiple parties, many startups will use convertible securities (SAFEs / KISSes) or convertible notes. E.g. $200k on $3m.

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Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) Because most startups will end up raising tranches of money from multiple parties, many startups will use convertible securities (SAFEs / KISSes) or convertible notes. E.g. $200k on $3m.

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Hippoland

JUNE 4, 2015

You can certainly feel free to raise your round by setting your own terms on standard convertible notes or convertible securities. -Leadless in Mtn View Dear Leadless : Without knowing the details, here’s some general advice. 1) Technically speaking, you do not need a lead.

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Hippoland

MARCH 30, 2018

Part 2 will be for pre-seed/seed companies raising traditional equity / debt / convertible security rounds. I’ll be breaking this down into 2 blog posts. Part 1 (this one) is about the token-based fundraising landscape. This has become a common way for pre-seed blockchain companies to raise money.

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Hippoland

MARCH 30, 2018

Part 2 will be for pre-seed/seed companies raising traditional equity / debt / convertible security rounds. I’ll be breaking this down into 2 blog posts. Part 1 (this one) is about the token-based fundraising landscape. This has become a common way for pre-seed blockchain companies to raise money.

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It gives in depth examples & templates explaining documents like Term Sheet, Cap Table, Convertible Securities plus the importance of 83(b) filing. Links to Download Arushi’s eBook. Apple iBook: STARTUP Financing, Equity and Tax. Kindle edition STARTUP Financing, Equity and Tax.

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Hippoland

AUGUST 9, 2016

Get a standard convertible note (or convertible security such as 500 Startups’ KISS A), and fill it out. Remember, with a convertible note, you can quickly get e-signatures, and investors can start sending you money that you can put to work right away even if you have not yet reached your target raise.

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Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2011

This may seem like a no-brainer now that you understand the basic structure of a convertible debt financing. At least one well-known Silicon Valley venture accelerator is using a document referred to as a “ convertible security ” rather than “convertible promissory note.”

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Board Effect

MAY 10, 2019

This gives investors a better idea of a company’s value as well as their share of ownership if all outstanding convertible securities were suddenly exercised. Cap tables commonly include rows detailing the quantity, dollar value, and percentage of fully diluted shares for each shareholder. Funding Rounds: Series & Capital Raised.

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Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities. I’m now seeing more rounds get done with convertible notes and securities for much longer.

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Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities. I’m now seeing more rounds get done with convertible notes and securities for much longer.

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