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The role of founder-led valuation in startup fundraising

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For a long time, the standard has been for founders to let their lead investor worry about deal terms like valuation. We accepted that valuation largely relies on comparables and market conditions, where investors have a more valuable perspective. Perhaps what we’re really talking about here is pricing, not valuation.

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Beyond the Hype: Credible Valuation for AI Startups

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Against the backdrop of a frosty market for startup fundraising, AI companies are raising large rounds on fairly relaxed terms. Driven by an unprecedented hype surrounding AI technologies, these companies are commanding valuations that are reminiscent of the highs of 2021.

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How to Start a Private Equity Firm – and Why You Probably Shouldn’t

Brian DeChesare

Partners and MDs who have better economics but may not like other aspects of the firm, such as the Founders or senior Partners, the office politics, the industry focus or investment strategy, the LP relationships, etc. That said, much of it is better than the junk found on generic websites about how to start a hedge fund. How Does It Work?

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WE.VESTR – Simplifying Equity Management to Empower Founders

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Equidam partner WE.VESTR is a digital platform designed to streamline equity management for startups and scale-ups, providing tools for managing cap tables, ESOPs, and investor relations in one integrated environment. It aims to simplify the complexities of equity distribution, making it accessible and efficient for founders and their teams.

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SEC Commissioner Urges Reform of Regulation D and Private Markets

Reynolds Holding

Thank you Thomas [Kim] for that lovely introduction and I’m very pleased to be here at the Securities Regulation Institute giving the Alan B. Levenson Keynote Address. Director Levenson was the consummate public servant who left an enduring mark on the Division of Corporation Finance, and the Commission more generally. 6] So, how did we get here?