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Navigating SAFEs, Pay-to-Play Rounds & Risks with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

This Week in Startups

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Navigating Financial Conflicts in Startups

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of financing transactions in startups, especially during down rounds. It highlights the tensions between existing and new investors, as well as the dilemmas board members face regarding dilution and funding. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparent negotiation and strategic management to reconcile the conflicting interests of stakeholders.

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