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From Pitch to Payday, The Hidden Costs of Fundraising: Featuring Sam Simpson

Not My First Guess

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Navigating Fundraising Terms and Investor Protections

This chapter explores the complexities of fundraising terms, investor protections, and the challenges founders face with certain terms like liquidation preferences and anti-dilution shares. It discusses the significance of lead investors in negotiating valuation, setting deal terms, and attracting follow-on investors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding benchmarks, maintaining balance in valuation, raise amount, and dilution percentage, and offers advice on navigating fundraising complexities and protecting founders' interests.

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