Middle Market M&A Transaction Size Increases as Dollar Volume Slows
Merger and acquisition transactions among private companies are down 58% compared to the first half of 2008 according to a survey released by the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors (AM...
View ArticleTen Points When Seeking Venture Capital – #1
I have watched the venture capital market place for over 25 years. I’ve represented venture funds in the formation process, and in their investment activities. I have represented companies that...
View ArticlePoint 3 on How To Pursue Venture Capital
In prior posts, we introduced our Ten Points When Seeking Venture Capital and covered : Be realistic. Be persistent. Point 3. Communicate. Let the venture capital funds know what you’re doing. Keep...
View ArticlePoint Number 6 on How To Pursue Venture Capital
Watch what you say. Last time, we focused on having a plan. As a corollary to presenting that plan in your conversations while seeking venture capital, here are some things you should never ever say...
View ArticlePoint Number 7 on How To Pursue Venture Capital
“The time has come,” the VC said, “to talk of many things - Of Points and Pies and Preferences and Option Grants with Strings” (With apologies to Lewis Carroll) “Nothin’ from nothin’ leaves nothin’.”...
View ArticlePoint Number 8 on How To Pursue Venture Capital
Know your financial structure. In our last post, we covered a number of factors that affect the founder’s ultimate ownership percentage. In this section, we have a bit more detail. What you need to...
View ArticlePoint Number 9 on How To Pursue Venture Capital
Build your team early. In our last post, we covered normal deal terms that affect how ownership is divided and risk shared. This time, let’s talk about dividing up the responsibility for work and...
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