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Equity for Early Employees in Early Stage Startups

SoCal CTO

I was asked by a reader how much equity he should give out to early employees and to service providers in a very early stage startup. Founders are likely not paid for a long time and have a sizeable equity percentage for early risk and having the concept. Same Value for Sweat Equity as Investment Dollars?

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NEXUS Biosystems Buys Swiss Firm

socalTECH

Poway-based NEXUS Biosystems , a developer of automated sample management systems for the biopharmaceuticals industry, said Thursday that it has signed an agreement to acquire REMP AG , a Swiss-based firm which provides sample management systems and related products. REMP AG is a subsidiary of Tecan Group.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.

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8 Lessons For Entrepreneurs On Pitching To Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Investors want to hear a quantified problem, a simple solution description, opportunity size, competition, traction, team qualifications, how much money you need, and what equity you are willing to give. Smart Shark Tank presenters have done their homework on each investor, and customize their sample product or anecdote for each.

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.

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8 Keys To Hooking Investors, Even If They Are Sharks

Startup Professionals Musings

Investors want to hear a quantified problem, a simple solution description, opportunity size, competition, traction, team qualifications, how much money you need, and what equity you are willing to give. Smart Shark Tank presenters have done their homework on each investor, and customize their sample product or anecdote for each.

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NEXUS Biosystems Gains New Funding

socalTECH

Poway-based NEXUS Biosystems , a manufacturer of scientific equipment used to automate handling of samples for pharmaceutical, biotech, agrichemical, and research firms, disclosed this morning that has received a majority equity and growth financing from Telegraph Hill Partners.

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