An introductory crash course on the typical legal and business terms involved with, and negotiated in, venture capital fundraising including SAFE, Convertible Note, Series Seed and Series A financings.
Learning how a VC firm works behind the scenes is a good way to gain important strategic insights on becoming a more attractive investment. But understanding the ins and outs of a VC firm can be easier said than done, even for entrepreneurs who spend a lot of time speaking to investors.
Emerging and high growth companies will have to navigate the complexities of early stage term sheets on their way to raising capital. In order to get to a term sheet, it’s crucial for you to focus on building and developing relationships with your investors right from the beginning.
What Is Private Equity?
Private equity refers to firms that put big chunks of cash from sources such as pension funds or endowments into buying not publicly traded and (often) faltering businesses or assets and selling them for a profit. Private equity invests in a wide variety of industries. It is an asset class consisting of equity securities and debt in operating companies that are on a stock exchange. A private equity investment will generally be made by a private equity firm, a venture capital firm or an angel investor.
Just over six years after the Dodd-Frank Act became effective, private equity firms impacted by the law could get some relief if a bill they’ve championed makes it through an upcoming vote in the House of Representatives. (September, 2016).
After the 2008 financial crisis, private equity took a hit from federal regulators. Beforehand, they faced little oversight. Afterward, they suddenly found themselves with a bunch of new regulatory exams and reporting obligations. While they can play some risky games PEs aren’t as regulated as your normal bank.
PE firms make money off of deals by taking 2 percent of the money it manages and a 20 percent (commission) of the profits above a certain baseline.
What Is Dodd-Frank?
Dodd-Frank was a Wall Street reform bill that was thought up after the 2008 financial crisis to try and avoid a repeat of that disaster. It was the first major change to federal financial regulations in the United States since reforms that came just after the Great Depression.
While it had plenty of critics, it has been championed by many who point out that it succeeded in at least some ways. The SEC reportedly has been taking action against private equity firms lately, including at least one crack down on an adviser who decided not to register as a broker (brokers with more than 15 clients need to register). That case was settled.
Opponents of the House bill point to those successes as reason to keep the rules how they are and not to loosen them.
What Does This New Bill Do?
OK, so it isn’t a repeal of Dodd-Frank, but it does loosen requirements for private equity firms when it comes to what information they have to provide to the SEC. That includes, most importantly, loosened rules for reporting what types of commodities the firms are buying and who is running the show as an adviser.
Learning how a VC firm works behind the scenes is a good way to gain important strategic insights on becoming a more attractive investment. But understanding the ins and outs of a VC firm can be easier said than done, even for entrepreneurs who spend a lot of time speaking to investors.
Emerging and high growth companies will have to navigate the complexities of early stage term sheets on their way to raising capital. In order to get to a term sheet, it’s crucial for you to focus on building and developing relationships with your investors right from the beginning.
What Is Private Equity?
Private equity refers to firms that put big chunks of cash from sources such as pension funds or endowments into buying not publicly traded and (often) faltering businesses or assets and selling them for a profit. Private equity invests in a wide variety of industries. It is an asset class consisting of equity securities and debt in operating companies that are on a stock exchange. A private equity investment will generally be made by a private equity firm, a venture capital firm or an angel investor.
Just over six years after the Dodd-Frank Act became effective, private equity firms impacted by the law could get some relief if a bill they’ve championed makes it through an upcoming vote in the House of Representatives. (September, 2016).
After the 2008 financial crisis, private equity took a hit from federal regulators. Beforehand, they faced little oversight. Afterward, they suddenly found themselves with a bunch of new regulatory exams and reporting obligations. While they can play some risky games PEs aren’t as regulated as your normal bank.
PE firms make money off of deals by taking 2 percent of the money it manages and a 20 percent (commission) of the profits above a certain baseline.
What Is Dodd-Frank?
Dodd-Frank was a Wall Street reform bill that was thought up after the 2008 financial crisis to try and avoid a repeat of that disaster. It was the first major change to federal financial regulations in the United States since reforms that came just after the Great Depression.
While it had plenty of critics, it has been championed by many who point out that it succeeded in at least some ways. The SEC reportedly has been taking action against private equity firms lately, including at least one crack down on an adviser who decided not to register as a broker (brokers with more than 15 clients need to register). That case was settled.
Opponents of the House bill point to those successes as reason to keep the rules how they are and not to loosen them.
What Does This New Bill Do?
OK, so it isn’t a repeal of Dodd-Frank, but it does loosen requirements for private equity firms when it comes to what information they have to provide to the SEC. That includes, most importantly, loosened rules for reporting what types of commodities the firms are buying and who is running the show as an adviser.
Real Estate Investing 101: Private EquityPeerRealty
This is the presentation deck from Real Estate Investing 101: Private Equity, PeerRealty's second in a series of on-demand educational videos. In this series, PeerRealty Head of Investments Jeff Rothbart takes viewers through the fundamentals of real estate investing, and discusses some of the key metrics that real estate investors should consider. This first course, Private Equity, discusses the fundamentals of real estate private equity transactions, and covers concepts like private placement memorandums, the "promote," and preferred returns.
You can view this webinar at http://resources.peerrealty.com/real-estate-investing-101-private-equity
Understanding How Venture Capital Works | Kirsten Leute and John Lee | Lunch ...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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Presentation on how to translate your business plan into a profit & loss statement and a cash flow statement. Moreover, the presentations shows you how to determine the capital needs for your startup. All explained in an easy way! Author: Joris Kersten MSc BSc, Founder of Financeyourstartup.com (The Netherlands).
Venture Capital 101 presentation on the basics of VC such as what venture capital is, and how it works. I delivered this presentation to a student group called InSITE that I belong to (mix of Columbia and NYU MBA and Law students). Enjoy!
-Brian Rothenberg
www.brianrothenberg.com
This presentation will give users a general overview of many aspects of the industry and its purpose, including:
• The benefits of hedge fund investing
• Who invests in hedge funds?
• Who regulates the hedge fund industry?
• The various strategies and types of hedge funds
• How do hedge funds generate returns for their investors
Learn more about the global hedge fund industry at: www.hedgefundfundamentals.com.
Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equityguest89b446
I was invited to speak at the HR College of Commerce in Mumbai today as part of their "Corporate Dialogue" lecture series. This deck introduces freshman and sophomore students in commerce, economics and finance to venture capital, private equity and entrepreneurship. It also presents a primer on career options in finance for college graduates in India.
What is Private Equity?
Present the basic of Private Equity, its strategies, the way it works, the difference between passive versus active investors, exit strategies, its big players and highlight its difference versus other options. Finally, it presents the private equity jobs.
Presentation on the investment basics for Startups. Essentials of startup investments, focusing on funding cycles, risk management and investor structures.
Real Estate Investing 101: Private EquityPeerRealty
This is the presentation deck from Real Estate Investing 101: Private Equity, PeerRealty's second in a series of on-demand educational videos. In this series, PeerRealty Head of Investments Jeff Rothbart takes viewers through the fundamentals of real estate investing, and discusses some of the key metrics that real estate investors should consider. This first course, Private Equity, discusses the fundamentals of real estate private equity transactions, and covers concepts like private placement memorandums, the "promote," and preferred returns.
You can view this webinar at http://resources.peerrealty.com/real-estate-investing-101-private-equity
Understanding How Venture Capital Works | Kirsten Leute and John Lee | Lunch ...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @UCICove
Twitter: @UCICove
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LinkedIn: @UCIAppliedInnovation
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Presentation on how to translate your business plan into a profit & loss statement and a cash flow statement. Moreover, the presentations shows you how to determine the capital needs for your startup. All explained in an easy way! Author: Joris Kersten MSc BSc, Founder of Financeyourstartup.com (The Netherlands).
Venture Capital 101 presentation on the basics of VC such as what venture capital is, and how it works. I delivered this presentation to a student group called InSITE that I belong to (mix of Columbia and NYU MBA and Law students). Enjoy!
-Brian Rothenberg
www.brianrothenberg.com
This presentation will give users a general overview of many aspects of the industry and its purpose, including:
• The benefits of hedge fund investing
• Who invests in hedge funds?
• Who regulates the hedge fund industry?
• The various strategies and types of hedge funds
• How do hedge funds generate returns for their investors
Learn more about the global hedge fund industry at: www.hedgefundfundamentals.com.
Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equityguest89b446
I was invited to speak at the HR College of Commerce in Mumbai today as part of their "Corporate Dialogue" lecture series. This deck introduces freshman and sophomore students in commerce, economics and finance to venture capital, private equity and entrepreneurship. It also presents a primer on career options in finance for college graduates in India.
What is Private Equity?
Present the basic of Private Equity, its strategies, the way it works, the difference between passive versus active investors, exit strategies, its big players and highlight its difference versus other options. Finally, it presents the private equity jobs.
Presentation on the investment basics for Startups. Essentials of startup investments, focusing on funding cycles, risk management and investor structures.
Raising Capital: Negotiating with Potential Investors (Series: The Start-Up/S...Financial Poise
Every business needs capital (cash) to fund its activities. But not all capital is created equal. At the most macro level, a business can raise cash by selling equity or by borrowing (and these alternatives are not by any means mutually exclusive).
This webinar explains the different types of capital available to fund a startup; how to identify potential funding sources; how to evaluate competing funding proposals; and how (and when) to negotiate financing terms. In addition, this webinar will address the kinds of investors for entrepreneurs to consider for their start-ups.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/raising-capital-negotiating-with-potential-investors-2021/
Raising Capital: Negotiating with Potential InvestorsFinancial Poise
Every business needs capital (cash) to fund its activities. But not all capital is created equal. At the most macro level, a business can raise cash by selling equity or by borrowing (and these alternatives are not by any means mutually exclusive).
This webinar explains the different types of capital available to fund a startup; how to identify potential funding sources; how to evaluate competing funding proposals; and how (and when) to negotiate financing terms. In addition, this webinar will address the kinds of investors for entrepreneurs to consider for their start-ups.
Part of the webinar series: The Start-Up/Small Business Advisor 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Topics Discussed:
- What is Venture Capital
- Overview of VC Funds
- VC Investment Process
- VC Investing Strategies
- Other Investors
- VC Fundraising Materials
- Resources
Slides and notes from the MaRS Startup Investor Workshop. The event took place on September 26th, 2016 and featured Mark Skapinker from Brightspark, David Shore from OurCrowd and Salim Teja from MaRS.
Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Websites…Oh My | Stephanie Pottick | Lu...UCICove
You put a lot of time, money and effort into your business and brand. Why not make sure you’re setting them up for success? This seminar will help you: (i) identify and protect your unique intellectual property; (ii) understand the importance of knowing what’s in your contracts; and (iii) learn how to protect your company’s website.
This lunch and learn is for any business owner, brand owner or anyone who wants to understand ways to protect their brands and businesses and avoid legal troubles. You will get practical and actionable steps you can take back to the office.
What you don’t know can cost you!
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matte...UCICove
Speaker: Stacey Gordon
Diversity matters in business! In this lively, interactive session, learn how to open lines of communication, build trust and create a workplace culture of collaboration, inclusion and belonging.
Creating Customer Loyalty (And How to Keep It!) | Steve Blanc | Lunch & LearnUCICove
Speakers: Steve Blanc
Customer loyalty is the “holy grail” companies and sales professionals seek and successful companies and sales professionals have. Data shows loyalty has little to do comparatively with the product or service but how customers experience it.
Through this presentation, the speaker will facilitate an experience where the audience will learn how to create loyalty from their customers and other stakeholders.
The Art and Science of a Compelling Equity StoryUCICove
Speaker: Kan Ta
You’ve poured countless hours into finding the perfect candidate. From sourcing, screening and giving your candidate the best white-glove experience. Now you’re at the offer stage, but your candidate suddenly has four other offers!
You have approval for 3,000 shares and a base salary $30,000 below the other offers. You do your best to sell the potential, but you leave the conversation believing if your candidate declines, it’s only because you didn’t have $30,000 more to offer. The truth is, there’s more you could have done. This presentation will cover:
The value in framing a compelling equity story
How to frame a compelling and honest equity story
An easy-to-follow framework for discussing equity with candidates
Using Your Company Brand in Your HR PracticeUCICove
Presented by: Dennis Wood and Kathleen Prior-Louis
Learn how to build an effective recruiting machine in a growth-stage environment, and using an effective company brand in building an HR practice.
Presented by: Byron Shen
Investors often suffer from “attention deprivation” from seeing too many and too similar startup pitches. It is vitally important to explain your idea clearly and demonstrate quickly in order to grab their attention, fast! Create the perfect pitch by learning the ten key elements investors are looking for.
Killing Cats Leads to Rats: Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of Busines...UCICove
Presented by: Richard Franzi
Unintended consequences can wreak havoc on a company. Richard Franzi will share examples of well-known companies who have experienced unintended consequences from business decisions, including Coke, Walmart, Wells Fargo, Volkswagen, Martha Stewart, Kodak, and Pepsi. Richard will speak on what happened, why it happened and what they could have done to better prepare. Attendees will gain insights on how to evaluate their own business decisions differently, as well as key strategies to help mitigate potentially damaging results from unintended consequences.
Transform Your Audience From One-Time Consumers to Loyal Fans Using Emotional...UCICove
Speaker: Leila Entezam
Does your brand need an emotional story to connect with audiences? Are you looking for a way to increase engagement and transform your audience from one-time consumers to loyal fans? Learn how to incorporate the latest insights from psychology, neuroscience, decision making research, and business into your marketing campaign to transform your marketing from informational to unforgettable.
Time to Level Up! Learn the Eight Strategic Steps Your Company Needs to Shift...UCICove
Start the year off right by learning the eight strategic steps you need to take your company from the middle of the pack to the top of the pyramid. Companies often struggle with developing and implementing strategies that lead to dramatic performance improvements. This Lunch & Learn will reveal the key steps your company needs to take in 2019 to reach that next level of growth and profitability.
In this highly interactive session, guests will learn:
- How to make the “right” first, and most critical, step to executing your new strategy in the new year
- How to focus resources for targeted wins vs. a “boil the ocean” approach
- How to examine real alternatives vs. being hijacked by preconceived biases
- How to eliminate bureaucracy and create a “micro-enterprise” mindset
The Fourth Industrial Revolution ... Are You Ready For It? | Has Patel | Lunc...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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Disruptive Scalability – Leap Growth for Exponential Returns | Scott Hamilton...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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Identifying IP Assets and What Should Be Done with Them | Doug Hahn and Salil...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @UCICove
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LinkedIn: @UCIAppliedInnovation
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Using the Power of Story to Create Radically Clear Marketing | Kevin Krusiew...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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Facebook: @UCICove
Twitter: @UCICove
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An Introduction to Cryptocurrency Funds | Timothy Spangler | Lunch & LearnUCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @UCICove
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Wild Card Management: How to Predict and Leverage a Disruptive Future | Jim ...UCICove
Uncertainty is the most significant source of both challenge and opportunity confronting About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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For more information:
cove@uci.edu
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The Fundable Startup | Fred M. Haney | Lunch & LearnUCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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For more information:
cove@uci.edu
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Persuade Investors with a Story | Henry DeVries | Lunch & LearnUCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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cove@uci.edu
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How to Jumpstart Your Business Success by Creating a Customer First Culture |...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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IP Due Diligence - What Investors Want to See | Matthew Grumbling | Lunch & L...UCICove
About UCI Applied Innovation:
UCI Applied Innovation is a dynamic, innovative central platform for the UCI campus, entrepreneurs, inventors, the business community and investors to collaborate and move UCI research from lab to market.
About the Cove @ UCI:
To accelerate collaboration by better connecting innovation partners in Orange County, UCI Applied Innovation created the Cove, a physical, state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs to gather and navigate the resources available both on and off campus. The Cove is headquarters for UCI Applied Innovation, as well as houses several ecosystem partners including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, mentors and legal experts.
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http://innovation.uci.edu/s.
What are the main advantages of using HR recruiter services.pdfHumanResourceDimensi1
HR recruiter services offer top talents to companies according to their specific needs. They handle all recruitment tasks from job posting to onboarding and help companies concentrate on their business growth. With their expertise and years of experience, they streamline the hiring process and save time and resources for the company.
Unveiling the Secrets How Does Generative AI Work.pdfSam H
At its core, generative artificial intelligence relies on the concept of generative models, which serve as engines that churn out entirely new data resembling their training data. It is like a sculptor who has studied so many forms found in nature and then uses this knowledge to create sculptures from his imagination that have never been seen before anywhere else. If taken to cyberspace, gans work almost the same way.
Attending a job Interview for B1 and B2 Englsih learnersErika906060
It is a sample of an interview for a business english class for pre-intermediate and intermediate english students with emphasis on the speking ability.
What is the TDS Return Filing Due Date for FY 2024-25.pdfseoforlegalpillers
It is crucial for the taxpayers to understand about the TDS Return Filing Due Date, so that they can fulfill your TDS obligations efficiently. Taxpayers can avoid penalties by sticking to the deadlines and by accurate filing of TDS. Timely filing of TDS will make sure about the availability of tax credits. You can also seek the professional guidance of experts like Legal Pillers for timely filing of the TDS Return.
Enterprise Excellence is Inclusive Excellence.pdfKaiNexus
Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will highlight commonly established business practices and how they limit our ability to engage everyone every day. More importantly, though, participants will likely gain increased awareness of what we can do differently to maximize enterprise excellence through deliberate inclusion.
What is Enterprise Excellence?
Enterprise Excellence is a holistic approach that's aimed at achieving world-class performance across all aspects of the organization.
What might I learn?
A way to engage all in creating Inclusive Excellence. Lessons from the US military and their parallels to the story of Harry Potter. How belt systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices. How leadership language invites people to the party. There are three things leaders can do to engage everyone every day: maximizing psychological safety to create environments where folks learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo.
Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
Dr. William Harvey is a seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, and operations management. At Michelman, he currently oversees multiple sites, leading teams in strategic planning and coaching/practicing continuous improvement. William is set to start his eighth year of teaching at the University of Cincinnati where he teaches marketing, finance, and management. William holds various certifications in change management, quality, leadership, operational excellence, team building, and DiSC, among others.
Improving profitability for small businessBen Wann
In this comprehensive presentation, we will explore strategies and practical tips for enhancing profitability in small businesses. Tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by small enterprises, this session covers various aspects that directly impact the bottom line. Attendees will learn how to optimize operational efficiency, manage expenses, and increase revenue through innovative marketing and customer engagement techniques.
Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
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A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
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Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
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Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
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Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
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Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
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3. 3
Friends and Family
Angel Investors (Fools?)
Incubators/Accelerators
Venture Capital
Strategic Investors
Venture Debt/Commercial Banks
Government Grants
FINANCING SOURCES
4. 4
“Sweat” Equity and Bootstrapped
• Founders and initial employees receive shares of common stock in exchange for assignment
of intellectual property and time and effort in developing the business.
• Founders and initial employees fund the company until investment (i.e. “bootstrapped”).
Friends and Family
• Accredited Investors?
Networth of at least $1M (not including primary residence) or annual income at least $200,000 each
year for the last two years and this year.
• Non-accredited but are they Sophisticated Investors?
Vendor discounts and payment terms
Sources of Initial Capital
5. 5
Traditional Angels
• High net worth individuals investing personal funds in early-stage companies to fill gap between
formation and venture investment ($50k to $1M investments).
• Large groups can be difficult to manage and often there isn’t a “lead” that will continue to support the
company.
Angel groups (Sand Hill Angels, Tech Coast Angels, Golden Seeds, Investors’ Circle)
• Large groups of angel investors that centralize pitching, due diligence and investment process.
Angel List
• Companies post executive summary and proposed term sheet and wait for indication of interest.
“Super” Angels and “Micro” VCs.
Crowdfunding
• Selling small amounts of equity to many investors.
• Jobs Act has loosened regulations limiting investments by non-accredited investors, but many risks and
administrative costs.
Angels, “Super” Angels, Angel Groups & Crowdfunding
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Incubators make a one-time small initial investment in each company in the program.
• Ranges from $15,000 to $150,000.
• Investment structures vary depending on the incubator, but many invest in common stock or
preferred stock (usually 1% to 10% of the company) at a low valuation, some do convertible
debt, SAFEs or some combination.
• Investment terms and amount are usually standardized.
• Access to advisors, VCs, strategics and super angels.
Incubators also arrange for discounts and credits towards services
(Amazon Web Services, RackSpace, PayPal, TriNet, law firms).
Many incubators are funded by VC firms and super angels.
Incubators/Accelerators
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So who are these “VCs” anyway. . .
Courtesy: www.vcstarterkit.com
8. 8
VCs are long-term investors who take a very active role in their portfolio companies.
• VCs usually don’t expect a return on that investment for 7-10 years, on average.
VC firms are typically structured as limited partnerships with one or more funds managed
by a group of investment professionals (general partners).
• Investors in VC funds (limited partners) are typically pension funds, insurance companies,
endowments, foundations, family offices, and high net worth individuals.
• Limited Partnerships are “pass-through” entities like LLCs.
Fund sizes range from micro ($25M to $50M) to mega (NEA Fund 17: $3.6B).
VCs typically focus investments on a particular stage of company (seed, early, late) and
industry (B2B SaaS, consumer, biotech, etc.).
In addition to capital, VCs bring managerial and technical expertise and network.
Venture Capital - So who are these “VCs” anyway. . .
9. 9
VCs look for team, product/technology and market potential
Typically a VC’s first investment in a company is in preferred stock. Some will do SAFEs/convertible
notes initially, but not many.
VCs will insist on one or more seats on the Board, separate voting rights and often restrictive
operational pre-approval rights.
VCs expect to make follow on investments in portfolio companies, whether in the form of convertible
loans between equity financings or in subsequent equity financings.
VC firms make money on investments when portfolio companies are sold or they can sell stock on
public markets through an IPO.
Some statistics: VCs receive an average of 200 executive summaries each month.
• Less than 5% will be invited to meet with the VC’s partners.
• 2% will reach the due diligence phase, and less than 1% will be offered a term sheet.
• About 0.3% of those submitting executive summaries will ultimately obtain VC funding (source:
techcrunch.com; medium.com/vcdium).
Venture Capital – What are they looking for?
10. 10
Generally larger companies, often in the same industry.
Invest because of a strategic interest in the company’s business so that it may
complement its own growth.
Purchase equity on terms similar to VCs, but with a “commercial element” such as license
agreement, marketing or distribution arrangement, collaborative development agreement,
preferred pricing arrangements, and/or a right to negotiate to acquire the company.
Strategic Partners/Corporate Venture Capital
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Incubators: Want a kick-start and exposure and don’t mind giving away a relatively large piece of
the company (1-10%) for a relatively small investment.
Angels: If only need a smaller amount of capital and do not want to give away control, but willing
to herd cats.
VCs: Need to raise significant capital and want guidance and expertise of VC. Harder to attain
Strategics: Need cash and desire to form a relationship with a larger player in the industry.
So… Incubators, Angels, VCs or Strategics?
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Working capital loans (typically lines of credit, equipment financing, A/R financing, growth
capital) secured by assets, IP, A/R and cash accounts kept at bank.
Commercial bank loans often have shorter term (1 to 2 years) and may have specific
purposes, such as equipment finance.
Often onerous terms and covenants will apply (such as meeting certain financial metrics).
SBA loans – require personal guarantees.
A Few More Options… Commercial Bank Loans
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Loans provided by banks and finance companies that specialize in lending to early stage
companies.
Debt is secured by companies assets, IP, equipment and bank accounts.
Venture debt is typically available only following VC investment. Bank not loaning against
the credit worthiness of the company, but rather betting the VCs will keep funding the
company
Lenders generally require warrants to participate in the upside.
Because of the higher risk involved, interest rates are generally higher than offered by
commercial banks
“Sweet-spot” range of funding is from $3M – $6M. Usually 3 year term.
A Few More Options… Venture Debt
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Governments may provide capital for startups.
• Grants are usually "free money" in that they do not need to be paid back and they don't cost
any equity.
Certain types of scientific research and development are eligible. Federal initiatives, like
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Science Foundation
(NSF) and the Small Business Innovation Research program, award grants to hi-tech small
businesses or startups to carry out R&D and bring innovative technological products to
market.
Some states give grants to boost hiring and economic development.
Availability limited and application process can be time-consuming.
A Few More Options… Government Grants
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Convertible Debt/SAFEs
• Debt or instrument that converts into preferred stock in future equity financing.
• So called “bridge” loan/financing because it bridges to the next financing.
• Benefits: quick, simple and avoids the need to do a priced equity round at a time when the company’s value is low or
has not increased from prior round.
• Typically discounts and capped valuation apply on conversion.
• May be convertible into existing or new equity security upon an acquisition event or be repaid at a premium.
• Notes may be secured or unsecured – usually depends on stage of the company.
Equity
Common Stock (rare)
– No special rights unless by contract
– Typically priced low
Preferred Stock
– Special rights in charter and financing documents
– Price reflects premium placed on those rights
INVESTMENT STRUCTURES
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Short term loan to company
• Investors purchase promissory notes from the Company with a stated principal amount,
interest rate and maturity date (typically 12 – 24 months).
• Interest rate typically ranges from 6-8% per annum.
Loan automatically converts into the same equity issued in next round of financing
(“Qualified Financing”)
• Notes typically convert at a discount to the Qualified Financing price per share.
• Discount typically ranges from 10-30% with 15-20% being the current market norm.
• Sophisticated investors will ask for both a percentage discount and a valuation cap.
• Alternatively, warrants can be issued in lieu of a conversion discount.
Notes pay a premium (1.5X - 2X) if Company is acquired before notes convert
What is a Convertible Note Financing?
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Discount to price per share paid by other investors in the Qualified Financing
Example:
• Investor holds a note for $100,000 (including interest) with a 20% conversion discount
• In a Qualified Financing, shares of Series A sold at $1.00 per share to VC
• Note would convert at $0.80 per share into Series A (i.e. $1.00 minus 20% discount)
• Investor receives 125,000 (100,000 ÷ $0.80) Series A shares compared to 100,000 shares
received by new Series A Investors for the same $100,000 investment
Conversion Discount
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Discount Usually 10% to 30%
As the time increases between the investment and the Qualified Financing, the discount
may increase
• Incentivizes quicker Qualified Financing
• Accounts for risks taken by earlier investors in bridge round
Factors in setting a conversion discount
• Anticipated length of time until a Qualified Financing
• The length of time the funds will last
• Risk
• Ultimately, investor appetite
Setting a Conversion Discount (Percentage Discount)
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Valuation Cap
• Note converts at a price determined by dividing the valuation cap by the company's fully-diluted
shares just before the Series A financing.
• Companies should aim to set a high valuation cap at or near the anticipated Series A valuation.
• Note converts at the more favorable price per share for the investor between the discount rate
and the valuation cap.
Example – Convertible Note with 20% Discount and $10 million valuation cap
• Company raises Series A at $20 million valuation and there are 20 million shares outstanding
so the Series A price per share is $1.00.
• 20% conversion discount = $0.80 pps ($1.00 minus 20% discount)
• $10 million valuation cap = $0.50 pps ($10M ÷ 20M shares) Investor converts @ Cap
Setting a Conversion Discount (Valuation Cap)
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Documentation (2-3 primary documents, 15-30 pages total)
TERM SHEET
CONVERTIBLE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
- Minimal representatons and warranties
- Closing mechanics
FORM OF CONVERTIBLE NOTE
- Customized for each investor
- Includes deal terms (i.e. discount/cap)
SECURITY AGREEMENT (if applicable – usually not)
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (if applicable – usually not)
FORM OF WARRANT (if applicable – usually not)
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• Relatively new structure; conceived and promoted by Y Combinator.
• Structure is similar to a convertible note financing except that the security purchased by the
investor is a contractual obligation and not debt (there is no interest or maturity date).
• Conversion Discount
• Valuation Cap
• Change of Control Conversion
• Attempts to solve the “maturity date” and other issues that may arise in convertible notes.
• Documentation (1 primary document; <10 pages total).
Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFEs) – Basic Elements
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• Not widely adopted by investors outside the Y Combinator (“YC”) ecosystem or Silicon Valley.
• SAFEs are generally more Company friendly that investors like.
– No interest rate
– No maturity date
– Not debt so no real investor protection (i.e. protections afforded to creditors/lenders)
– Not equity so no stockholder rights
• YC refreshed the SAFE template in early 2019 to make them more investor friendly.
SAFEs – Issues to Consider
25. 25
Pros & Cons of Various Seed Financing Structures:
Convertible Debt SAFEs Series Seed Preferred Stock
Pro Con Pro Con Pro Con
Most Common /
Battle Tested
Debt can mature without
ability to pay
No interest accrual or
maturity date
May meet investor
resistance
Valuation issues settled
up front / no “punting”
Valuation could be too
low and Series A VC can
use to their advantage
Relatively fast negotiation
& closing
Debt that is accruing
interest while the Note is
outstanding
Even faster negotiation &
closing
No maturity or expiration
date
Investor is truly “buying-
in” and becoming a
stockholder
Usually comes with Board
seat
Relatively inexpensive
legal cost to produce
documents compared to
Seed
Valuation cap provision
raises valuation issue
debt structure sought to
avoid
One document and lower
legal costs than
convertible note financing
No time pressure of
maturity date
No maturity or expiration
date
Punts valuation
discussions down the
road
Punts valuation
discussions down the
road
Raises many of the same
issues as full-blown
Series A financing
Only requires Board
consent to approve
Only requires Board
consent to approve
Board consent and SH
consent required to
amend Charter
Likely most expensive
and time consuming
27. 27
Preferred Stock is a “Hybrid Security”
• Preferred Stock is equity with rights, preferences and privileges superior to those of Common Stock.
• Convertible into Common Stock at 1:1.
• Blend of Debt and Common Stock.
• Gives Investors Downside Protection (Like Debt).
– Via Liquidation Preference and Antidilution Protection
• Investors Get Other Significant Rights.
– Voting protective provisions
– Board seats
• Beauty of the structure is that there is still (theoretically at least) an alignment of interests because the
Preferred Stock converts to Common Stock on a successful exit (and the Investor protections go away).
Preferred Stock Basics – Series Seed and Series A
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Key Elements
• Valuation
• Often regarded as the most important issue
• Very subjective; valuation is an art, not a science
• Liquidation Preference
• Expressed as a multiple of the investment (1x – 3x)
• Participating v. Non-Participating
• Dividends (usually not included in Series Seed)
• When, and if, declared
• Cumulative v. Non-Cumulative
• Special voting rights separate from the Common Stock (less rights provided to Series Seed)
• Need Preferred Stock approval to amend the Charter/Bylaws, issue new stock, sell the company, etc.
• Anti-dilution protections (not usually included in Series Seed)
• Full Ratchet v. Broad Based Weighted Average
Preferred Stock Basics – Series Seed and Series A
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Key Elements continued…
• Management Rights (i.e. one or more Board seats)
• Drag-Along Rights (not usually included in Series Seed)
• With “drag-along,” preferred investors can compel common stockholders to participate in sale of the Company
• Who can “drag” who and under what terms and conditions
• Information Rights, Pro Rata Rights, ROFR and Co-Sale Rights
Preferred Stock Basics – Series Seed and Series A
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Overview of Phases
• Identifying the Right Source (4-6 weeks)
• Term Sheet (2-3 weeks)
• Due Diligence (3-5 weeks)
• Finalize Documents (about 5 principal documents/agreements not including term sheet) (2-5 weeks)
• Closing the Investment (about 4-6 weeks from signing the term sheet)
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Preferred Stock Timeline – Series Seed and Series A