Startup Financing: "The 10,000 ft. View"

27 February 2012 | Uncategorized

By Andrew F. Boardman (CTO, LearnVC) When negotiating a round of financing it is critical to look at the whole of what is being offered, and not just fixating on a particular term (the classic example is overvaluing the pre-money valuation). There is a short term view...
Startup Financing: “The 10,000 ft. View”

Startup Financing: “The 10,000 ft. View”

27 February 2012 | Uncategorized

By Andrew F. Boardman (CTO, LearnVC) When negotiating a round of financing it is critical to look at the whole of what is being offered, and not just fixating on a particular term (the classic example is overvaluing the pre-money valuation). There is a short term view...
Seed Funding: The Debt Versus Equity Debate Continues

Seed Funding: The Debt Versus Equity Debate Continues

28 September 2011 | Uncategorized

By Tina Baker (Contributing Writer, Forbes) Early stage funding for startups is getting complicated. In the past several years, many companies have raised initial seed funding through convertible loans instead of selling shares. In this type of funding, the loan,...