The Term Sheet is the most important document when investing in a startup. This legal document sets the terms for the current funding round and lays the foundation for terms set in future rounds, making it crucial to get the negotiations right. These negotiations can...
When venture capitalists manage their startup portfolio and thesis, they will typically tailor them to specific verticals, geographies, or business stages. That last point is significant for portfolio management, as the business stage can determine many things about a...
One of the essential elements in a venture capital firm is the investment thesis. The thesis can come in many varieties, from broad and loosely defined focuses to a specific vertical and company stage. On the other hand, some investors choose to allocate capital...
In my last post, I discussed term sheets and highlighted some of the terms a VC and founder need to focus on when negotiating a deal. One of the terms that focus on economics, liquidation preference, can have vast implications on how much money an investor receives...
I recently participated in the application process for an Investment Associate role with an international venture capital firm. Given the firm’s distributed workforce, the recruitment process was unique. It allowed me to see firsthand some of the things VCs will...
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