VC Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2022

The government set a goal to increase the percentage of people employed in tech t0 15% but it cannot be achieved overnight. Both employees and investors typically have a 6 month lock up period (exceptions apply of course) so this can have devastating effects on liquidity and retruns. This is primarily the case for the US.

Israel 158

Israel Technical Review Lock-up Period South Korea 158

Kodorra

JANUARY 4, 2019

When it comes to fundraising the blockchain way, you might get lost with ever-changing technology advancement coupled with roller-coaster market sentiment rides. Governance for ICO can be relatively loose in countries such as Singapore as long as there is a real use of the ICO token or coin in the blockchain system that the company envisages.

Securities and Exchange Commission 40

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Lock-up Period Accredited Investor 40

Venture Chronicles

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Companies are required to price their employee stock options close to the “market valuation&#. The secondary market that has emerged in our current period is simply a response to market conditions that frustrate liquidity. It is called the 409A Valuation requirement from the IRS.

Valuation 42

Valuation Stock Options Lock-up Period IPO 42

Haystack

DECEMBER 28, 2019

In 2018, both Apple & Amazon crossed the trillion-dollar market cap benchmark. These companies exemplify the compounding network effects, lock-in, and lopsided economics that accrue to technologies generally and software specifically. 2/ The Global Culture Clash And Bull Markets Effect. 4/ The Trillion-Dollar Network Effect.

China 146

China Startup Lock-up Period Cap Table 146