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Term Sheet Provisions (Part II)
Term sheets are complex documents full of legal jargon. Learn about some of the lesser-known provisions within a term sheet while gathering helpful negotiating tips.
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Valuation Caps and Conversion Discounts
Delve into the mechanics of how investors structure convertible debt arrangements with valuation caps and conversion discounts to protect the value of their investments.
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Anti-dilution Provisions
Investors often receive anti-dilution provisions in funding arrangements. Learn more about these provisions and how they can affect the ownership structure of your startup.
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Term Sheet Provisions (Part I)
Term sheets are complex documents full of legal jargon. Learn about some of the most important provisions within a term sheet while gathering helpful negotiating tips.
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Liquidation Preferences
Learn about the mechanics of liquidation preference calculations and how these provisions can influence the amount that shareholders receive during an exit.
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Convertible Preferred Stock and Convertible Debt
Startups typically raise capital by issuing convertible preferred stock or convertible debt. Find answers to frequently asked questions about these financing arrangements.
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Dilution and Stock Option Pools
Securing capital from outside investors will dilute your ownership position. Learn about how funding rounds and stock option pools can affect your startup’s ownership structure.
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Term Sheets Overview
Term sheets explain the details of a VC firm’s investment offer. Learn more about these important documents and discover some tips for navigating negotiations.
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Valuation
Startup valuations are at the center of negotiations between investors and founders. Find out how investors determine a company’s worth.
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Overview of Startup Financing
Gain a broader perspective about startup financing and find out how startups raise capital to fund their growth.
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The Stages of Startup Financing
Follow the financing path of startups from seed money to exit and learn about the pros and cons of bootstrapping.
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Types of Startup Investors
Founders have more financing options than ever before. Cut through the confusion and get an in-depth look at the different types of startup investors.