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Beechwood Spouts (A)

By: William A. Sahlman and Andrew S. Janower
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Abstract

Charles Barker must decide whether to become an outside investor in a private round of financing for an early stage, high-growth-potential venture producing plastic pouring spouts for orange juice cartons. Barker must evaluate the opportunity, content, and deal to decide whether the deal makes sense for him, and whether he should recommend the investment to his clients.

Keywords

Business Startups; Venture Capital; Financing And Loans; Investment

Citation

Sahlman, William A., and Andrew S. Janower. "Beechwood Spouts (A)." Harvard Business School Case 396-016, October 1995. (Revised July 2009.)
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William A. Sahlman

Entrepreneurial Management
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