How Convertible Notes Work with SPVs in Early-Stage Angel Rounds

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Convertible notes are the fast lane for early-stage angel investment, letting investors back startups without getting bogged down in valuations or complex equity terms. When routed through SPVs, they bring added efficiency, pooled capital, and strategic flexibility. Pooling capital via SPVs, navigating conversion timing, discounts, and valuation caps are just a few of the nuances […]

Are VCs the New Investment Bankers Controlling Startup Liquidity?

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Startup liquidity used to follow a predictable path. Raise capital, grow, and aim for an IPO or acquisition years down the road. But today’s market looks different. Exits are slower, private rounds stretch longer, and founders and early employees need liquidity long before an official exit, a shift that’s now fueling conversations about how VCs […]