Archive for 'Contracts & Legal'
Milestone Based Payments - Its The Best Way
How many times have you made payments/investments for promised results which never happened?
Well, I have made that mistake a few times over the last 2 decades, and each time, the learning has improved. And the success rate of deals has also improved.
There are professionals of all types - who will ask for upfront money - […]
Posted: June 5th, 2008 under Business Strategy, Contracts & Legal, Financial Management, M&A, Management, People & Teams, Personal Finance, Venture Capital.
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Capital Raising Secrets for Start-ups & Early Stage Companies
If you are leading any type of business, then you will be making decisions about capital structure - how much equity, how much debt - what sources, when, etc? It does not matter whether you are a start-up or a Fortune 100 company. In fact, capital raising and venture funding is one of the most […]
Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Business Plan, Contracts & Legal, Financial Management, Management, Startup, Venture Capital.
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Investment Term Sheet Sample
Many people have asked us in the last few months about documents related to the venture funding process. The Investment Term Sheet is a key document that starts serious final round discussions for funding with a serious potential investor. It is like an engagement before marriage. Here is a sample Investment Term Sheet.
INVESTMENT TERM SHEET
CONFIDENTIAL
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Posted: January 24th, 2008 under Business Plan, Contracts & Legal, Startup, Venture Capital.
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