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Convertible Notes in Seed Financings

By: Ramana Nanda, William R. Kerr and Robert F. White
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:21
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Abstract

This note introduces convertible notes in angel financing. It begins by delineating the differences between a priced and non-priced round. It then describes a specific example of a convertible note, with attention paid to technical details regarding valuation caps.

Keywords

Financing; Finance; Entrepreneurship

Citation

Nanda, Ramana, William R. Kerr, and Robert F. White. "Convertible Notes in Seed Financings." Harvard Business School Background Note 813-017, September 2012. (Revised September 2016.)
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Ramana Nanda

Entrepreneurial Management
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William R. Kerr

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Robert F. White

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