Not compelling.
1) Go for the experience. If you get accepted, take the $100k+ and invaluable mentoring.
2) There is no requirement to play the VC's game. Take the money and play your own game.
1) Go for the experience. If you get accepted, take the $100k+ and invaluable mentoring.
2) There is no requirement to play the VC's game. Take the money and play your own game.
Any example here?
If your funding arrangement allows a minority investor to veto future fundraising, subordinate liquidation preferences, etc etc, they can kill your company.
Of course, most deals aren't on such onerous terms - but they do happen.