Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

For angel groups, the distinction between groups and VCs on this issue is dwindling, especially as angel groups do bigger rounds of financing.   Note that this applies only to earl stage Series A-type equity financings and assumes no cash dividends are paid to investors.   First , dividends.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

He then went on to say that this type of financing was good for the entrepreneur (vs taking VC money) because they got to keep more of the company. At a $1 million, pre-money, with an investment of $500K, that would leave 67% of the company for the founders and initial option pool. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Boardex and Relationship Science make it easier to understand and map social networks into potential limited partners. That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites.

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thestartuplawyer.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Contact The Startup Lawyer: Home Page About Contact FAQs Glossary Ryan Roberts Law: Home Page Social Networks: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flickr Delicious Digg Last.FM Contact The Startup Lawyer: Home Page About Contact FAQs Glossary Ryan Roberts Law: Home Page Social Networks: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flickr Delicious Digg Last.FM

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Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Marc Andreessen discussed this issue at the 2016 Startup School : The argument in favor of the warm referral is that it’s the first test – it’s the first test of the ability to basically network your way to the investor. Tip #2: Hustle and Build Your Network. at 7:33). They want to be introduced to you.”. In a word: hustle.

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Term Sheet San Francisco Founder Investment Bankers 63

venturehacks.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Two founders works because unanimity is possible, there are no founder politics, interests can easily align, and founder stakes are high post-financing. When 4-5 founder companies work, it’s because two founders dominate. Someone you have history with You wouldn’t marry someone you’d just met. Date first. Learn more.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 14, 2013

Your Network. It might take some digging, but I’d bet you can work your way to accredited investors through your own network easier than you might think. A convertible note is actually a debt instrument that converts to equity upon certain events occurring (usually a series A financing event). A Note About Introductions.

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