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Money Does Both ... Talk and Walk Navigating the funding spectrum of a start-up involves distinct phases, each with unique requirements. Initially, family and friends investments are common, characterized by informal agreements and trust-based loans or equity. As the business grows, angel investors become pivotal, requiring detailed business plans and compelling pitches demonstrating market potential and strong management. Next, securing venture capital necessitates rigorous due diligence, comprehensive financial forecasts, and evidence of traction. Venture capitalists often seek substantial equity and board representation. Further along, preparing for an IPO demands stringent financial audits, regulatory compliance, and the readiness to disclose detailed company performance. Successful IPO or sale culmination requires strategic planning and long-term growth vision to attract public investors or potential acquirers, ensuring robust exit strategies and liquidity for stakeholders. PEG has relevant experience in each of these scenarios. With A Bias for Action, we can leverage experience into success for founders, investors and company boards.

Prediction: Hard Tech growth capital deployment will 3x over next ~3 years Why? >>Proliferation of multi-stage funds / growth / PE entering hard tech >>Improved liquidity environment (IPO, M&A, Secondaries) >>Top early-stage hard tech getting subsequent funding >>Increase in R&D by major tech >>Increase in government funding >>Influx of top-tier talent continues to enter hard tech >>Market demand for hard tech innovation continues to rise >>Return profile for VCs starts to favor hard tech compared to software

If you’re a decent engineer you’ll have VCs spiraling around you right now with cash Few tips to avoid wasting time 1. Don’t rush to raise 🤑 unless you know kinda how much money you need. Does your positioning work? Can you sign some design partners? Will the infra you built go to waste? 2. Ask the VC who’s reaching out how many investments of your size have they done in the last 12 months - filter out the “brain fuckers” from people who can write a check for your stage of company. 3. Make a timeline and time box the raise, communicate that upfront so you aren’t dragged in month+ of diligence.

In a good fundraising environment, Q4 is typically the most active quarter for closing rounds. Both anecdotal evidence and hard data I've come across recently indicate the fundraising environment is improving, so I'm optimistic about Q4 '24. If you are raising capital for your startup and you are fortunate enough to get a term sheet for a priced round, it is essential you understand terms so you can effectively negotiate. Most of the terms can be divided into two categories: Economic Terms and Control Terms. Economic Terms focus on how money gets distributed, especially during exits or liquidation events. This includes pre-money valuation, liquidation preferences, dividends, and anti-dilution provisions. Control Terms determine who makes decisions—covering voting rights, board structure, protective provisions, and management roles. Founders should balance these two carefully. Over-focusing on valuation without paying attention to control can leave you sidelined in future decisions about your company! For more information on terms and how to negotiate them, and some great tips from a dozen VCs, check out "A Founder's Guide to Negotiating VC Term Sheets" in the "Featured" section of my LinkedIn profile. And thanks to Carta and Peter Walker for the chart below. Follow Peter for more great data and insights. ⚖️ #StartupStrategy #FounderTips

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📉 Understanding Ratchet Clauses in Venture Funding Ratchets adjust valuations based on milestone achievements, impacting founder equity. For example, a $1M raise might have the first $500K at a $3M valuation. Hit milestones, and the next $500K stays at that rate; miss them, and the valuation could drop—giving up more equity. Watch the full video to learn more from Nikolaus Hutter If you are looking for investments and need guidance, be a growth member and get 1:1 guidance from esteemed mentors like Nikolaus Hutter Click here:- https://bit.ly/3zFMFI4 to register & become a member.

Mastering VC and PE Lingo: Key Terms You Need to Know Understanding the terminology of Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) is essential for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Here are some critical terms to get familiar with: 1) Angel Investor: An individual providing early-stage financial backing, often coupled with industry insights and mentorship. 2) Burn Rate: The speed at which a company depletes its cash reserves, expressed as monthly or yearly figures. 3) Cap Table: A breakdown of the company’s ownership, showing who owns shares and their types, along with shareholding percentages. 4) Convertible Note: A debt instrument used in early-stage financing, convertible into equity at specific milestones or events. 5) Liquidation Preference: A right of preferred shareholders to receive proceeds from a liquidity event before other shareholders. ----- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights

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