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Convertible instruments are popular among startups when it comes to fundraising as they allow for risk and payoff terms that suit both the company and its investors.   However, certain complex features may result in unexpected accounting and valuation implications. Read more to better understand the various forms of convertible instruments, and how you can navigate their complexities: https://lnkd.in/gn4PCCS5   For more information on how we can support you, contact Adrian Cheow at [email protected]   #NowForTomorrow #GreatConversations #BakerTillySG #MergerAndAcquisition #DealAdvisory #ConvertibleInstruments

It was great meeting Anna Centrella, Tyler Gonzalez and the team of Carta while visiting their booth at the recent SaaStr Conference. Carta helps startups and companies manage their equity (like shares and stock options) all in one place. This includes keeping track of who owns what, fundraising, and staying compliant with legal rules. Carta offers tools for issuing digital shares, running valuations, and facilitating secondary market transactions. Carta rocks! That's because they simplify complex tasks like tracking equity, which could otherwise be a big headache for growing companies. Let's say, you're a startup founder and you need to issue stock options to your employees or raise money from investors. Carta makes that whole process super easy and efficient, so you can focus on building your business. Carta's services extend to venture capital firms, helping them manage their investment portfolios. #Carta #EquityManagement #CapTable #StartupFunding #Investment #ValuationSoftware #PrivateEquity #StockOptions #FinancialTechnology #CartaX #BusinessSolutions #VentureCapital Henry Ward Will Larson 🔌 Andy Mowat Jeff Perry If you are interested, do check them out at: https://carta.com/

Gate Capital latest update for the week from 28th June - 4th July 2024 on what's happening in M&A transactions, startups and tech companies fundraise drives in GCC region and beyond. Please download our Newsletter using the link below; https://lnkd.in/d2gRjwq3 #fundinground #mergersandacquisitions #Saudivision2030 #financialservices #investmentbanking #digitalinfrastructure #logistics #investment #economicgrowth #venturecapital #institutionalinvestor #businessstrategy #strategicpartnership #privatequity #assetmanagement #newsletter #Gatecapital #weeklyupdate

congratulations ▲ Ben Williamson and InvestorHub. Great write up in the The Australian Financial Review. Local venture capital firms Archangel Ventures and Flying Fox Ventures also participated in InvestorHub’s latest raise. The start-up plans to raise an additional $1 million from its clients who want a stake in the company, which will bring its series A round to $9 million. InvestorHub introduced #AI tools to translate investor communications into different languages - very effective ASX/LSE listed companies with European shareholders or Australian businesses with dual listings in places like Börse Frankfurt. This is exactly what the market has needed. #investorrelations #capitalmarkets #venturecapital

WHY SIMPLIFYING YOUR CAP TABLE COULD ATTRACT INVESTORS Startups often end up with complex cap tables due to multiple rounds of early-stage funding, with shares issued at various values. However, a complicated cap table can be challenging to manage and may deter potential investors. If your cap table becomes too complex, you may be able to implement the following strategies: - Increasing or decreasing share capital - Removing minority shareholders' equity. For more details, reach out to [email protected] #SMB #BusinessOwners #BusinessInvestment #TechLaw

When founders leave and take their equity with them, what happens? Click the link. Never split the cap table 50/50. Why? It almost always leads to tragedy. Clik the link. Learn more and discover effective strategies to manage and minimize dead equity in this Perkins Coie StartupPercolator blog post. #Startups #EquityManagement #BusinessGrowth #StartupPercolator

Dive into the world of investment with our curated list of 500 #ConsumerVC firms! From firm websites to LinkedIn profiles, we’ve got you covered. https://lnkd.in/dEwWGkfu #startup #startups #venturecapital #funding #vc #investmentbanking

Farther, a technology-bolstered advisory firm, announced it has raised $72 million USD in a Series C round, co-led by CapitalG (Alphabet’s growth fund) and Viewpoint Ventures. Other notable investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. This funding boosts Farther’s valuation to $542 million as the company surpasses 5000 customers and $5 billion in assets under management, marking 5x year-over-year growth. Farther’s technology infrastructure automates administrative tasks, allowing advisors to spend 90% of their time on client relationships and growing their businesses. CEO Taylor Matthews remarked, "This investment strengthens our commitment to reshaping wealth management by empowering advisors and delivering superior client experiences." With over $117 million raised to date, Farther continues to attract industry-leading advisors, expand its wealth management platform, and demonstrate the ever-growing market opportunity for tools that enhance advisor-in-the-loop services. Learn more about Farther: https://lnkd.in/gpJ3SMtt Read more about Farther’s Series C: https://lnkd.in/gxngt5Tb Catch up on more WealthTech news with our WealthTech Strategy Partners blog site: https://lnkd.in/gK-TxPx6 #wealthtech #fintech #SeriesC #Farther #wealthmanagement

Financial advisory clients will increasingly benefit as technology handles more administrative tasks, allowing advisors to focus on serving their clients. This is a significant win for WealthTech tools that empower professionals to prioritize personal connection.

Do you have "dead equity" on your cap table? Don't know what that is? Learn more and discover effective strategies to manage and minimize dead equity in this Perkins Coie StartupPercolator blog post. #Startups #EquityManagement #BusinessGrowth #StartupPercolator