There shouldn't be any "magic" to this. It's stock standard: 1. Set the conversion cap 2. Give them follow on rights should you need another round (you never know) 3. No anti-dillution 4. No liquidation multiple, just preference 5. 7% interest rate That's as fair as fair can be. Don't reinvent...
Try local Meetups and local chapters of Startup Grind and Founder Institute. Many of the ones I attend here in Orange County start with pitches from the floor, and there are often several events a week. Bear in mind that all investors are looking to eliminate the following so make sure you addr...
I don't think there is a more beautiful feeling than that (on a business perspective). So there are several strategies you can do take to grow your business without venture capital. First you need to understand the problem you have: working capital (cash flow). The fastest you grow the more y...
There are a number of different ways of reaching angel investors. First, identify the type of angel investor you are looking for. Then initially look within your own network, share what you are doing and you might be surprised. Next research where your investors hang out and try and be part ...
I've been through several acquisitions and a few IPOs. If the company is acquired, you should contact the CEO and the CFO to ask the price per share at which the company was acquired. If you have vested options, they should send you a letter letting you know whether your options are "in the mon...
Angel.co and gust.com are two places to start. I would also buy premium access to matermark.com provides a full list of Venture Capitalist by sector who has invested in what and what are their portfolios composed of
Unless you are a founder with prior successes that are notable or relevant to your new startup, the answer is a clear no.
This is great for you! Congrats! Yesterday I posted some tips on Linkedin, they can be useful for you when reaching out to Investors:How can startups find matching Investors? Fundraising isn't just about raising money... It's about much more things... #startup founders need to see the process a...
The participation of the youth in agriculture with the introduction of the program by the government of Ghana known as “YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE” has been very low largely because the sector has not been made attractive to risk, cost, inefficacy and its labor intensive to nature.
Long story short: they should be written in your tense, since they are actually written by you, on your behalf. When asking an acquaintance for an intro, make sure you provide enough context for your acquaintance to justify making the connection: - clarify how you're connected; - mention the na...