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. Power is in the hands of the entrepreneur.

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Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) This is great for blockchain entrepreneurs. So being able to raise in tranches is actually a good option to have because it gives entrepreneurs more flexibility in how they raise. And that’s life!

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Seed Stage Valuation Equity Convertible Security 48

Hippoland

MAY 16, 2018

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) This is great for blockchain entrepreneurs. So being able to raise in tranches is actually a good option to have because it gives entrepreneurs more flexibility in how they raise. And that’s life!

Seed Stage 48

Seed Stage Valuation Equity Convertible Security 48

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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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Convertible Debt Financing. Since investment in a startup is risky and most people are reluctant to contribute funds, startup entrepreneurs can use different ways to make funding from FFF look less risky. Among the most common methods of funding used by startups when raising seed capital is “Convertible Debt Financing.”

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Finance Accredited Investor Angel Investor Seed Capital 93

Hippoland

AUGUST 9, 2016

I’ve written before about what every entrepreneur needs to clarify when answering this question. Get a standard convertible note (or convertible security such as 500 Startups’ KISS A), and fill it out. One question that seed investors love to ask is if you have a lead investor in your seed round.

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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.” This paragraph is the heart of the whole deal.

Finance 79

Finance Preferred Stock Term Sheet Early Stage 79

Board Effect

MAY 10, 2019

Most entrepreneurs enter into investor negotiations with an assessment of what their business is worth, the percentage of ownership they’re willing offer, and the amount they’re seeking in return. Cap tables come into play when it comes time for a startup to raise capital. Funding Rounds: Series & Capital Raised.

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Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

A few months ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who is a successful serial entrepreneur. 4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities. But when we were talking, he expressed frustration in raising his series A round.

Pre-Money Valuation 90

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 90

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

A few months ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who is a successful serial entrepreneur. 4) Lastly, with the definition of “seed” expanding, more fundraising is done on convertible notes or convertible securities. But when we were talking, he expressed frustration in raising his series A round.

Pre-Money Valuation 48

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 48