• Seek out a top decile VC - they earn all the returns, will raise multiple funds, and attract other investors • Negotiate fair compensation – you need to get paid for the risk • Plan for secondary transactions in advance – VCs make fees and you need to make meaningful money along the way
If you decide to raise VC
Ask for shared carry
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• VC fund life cycles do not match business building life cycles. Start planning for the inevitable refinancing as early as possible
You will always be fundraising
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