500 Global is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most promising startups and talented entrepreneurs but providing them the tools they need to succeed. Starting a company takes courage. Founders must be audacious, innovative, and disruptive. At 500 Global, we also challenge ourselves to embody those qualities in how we help startups through both our seed fund and startup accelerator program.
In no particular order, that means: - Building best-in-class resources for functional design, customer-focused metrics, and online distribution - Creating a diverse network of experienced and operationally-focused mentors. - Partnering with key platform companies and services that will help our startups. - Pushing the envelope on how we make investments. We typically invest between $25K-$250K for seed and selective follow-on investments at Series A/B of up to $1M.
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎤 *Introduction and Background of Speaker* - Introduction of Amit Botti, 500 Startups' legal expert. - His experience from startup to IPO and helping VC funds make investments. 01:07 📚 *Basics of Due Diligence* - Overview of the due diligence process for early-stage companies. - Importance of verifying information and assessing risks. 02:15 ✅ *Why and When to Conduct Due Diligence* - Purpose of due diligence in verifying company information. - Ideal timing for different types of due diligence activities. 03:38 🕵️♂️ *Who Conducts Due Diligence and Costs* - Roles in conducting commercial, legal, and technical due diligence. - Cost implications of due diligence, especially for early-stage investments. 05:28 📁 *Organizing Due Diligence: Where and What to Look For* - Use of virtual data rooms for document organization. - Key areas to focus on during early-stage due diligence, including team, market size, and legal structure. 07:06 🔍 *Detailed Dive into Early-Stage Diligence Areas* - Importance of understanding the team, market assumptions, and legal basics. - Emphasis on intellectual property for specific types of businesses. 09:05 📈 *Market and Financial Diligence for Early-Stage Startups* - Evaluating market size assumptions, competitors, and financial projections. - Challenges in financial diligence due to lack of historical data. 11:32 📋 *Legal Due Diligence Checklist* - Importance of reviewing incorporation documents, founder agreements, and tax filings. - Specific legal documents and filings crucial for early-stage startups. 22:13 💼 *Importance of Proper Stock and Option Pricing* - Ensuring correct stock option pricing to avoid tax issues for employees. - The significance of maintaining a detailed and accurate cap table. 24:44 📝 *Legal Documentation and Board Approval* - The necessity of IP assignments and employee agreements for safeguarding company assets. - Importance of board approval for investments to ensure all stock issuances are legitimate. 29:02 🌍 *Considerations for International Investments* - Challenges in investing in companies with significant overseas operations. - The importance of ensuring the parent company structure is correctly established. 31:04 🔍 *Evolving Due Diligence Needs as Companies Grow* - How due diligence processes intensify from early-stage to IPO. - Increased documentation and legal scrutiny in later investment stages. 34:11 ❓ *Q&A Session Insights* - Discussion on tools for organizing documents for due diligence. - Strategies for exit planning and dealing with common due diligence pitfalls. 44:44 🌀 *Adaptability and Team Dynamics* - The critical role of team adaptability and openness to feedback in early-stage investments. 45:26 🌎 *Cross-Border Investment Strategies* - Strategies for international companies, specifically Canadian startups, to attract US investors. - The importance of incorporating in a familiar legal format, such asa Delaware C-Corporation. 47:02 📊 *Validating Company Metrics* - Approaches to validating company metrics and growth claims. - The significance of transparency and the potential red flags in the refusal to share analytical data. 49:15 📚 *Closing Remarks and Resources* - Summary of the Q&A session and announcement of future webinars focused on commercial diligence. - Information on upcoming educational programs for venture capital insights. Made with HARPA AI
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