Your cofounder won't leave, of course, no chance.
But other people's cofounders - they have wandering eyes.
About 25%-28% of 2-founder teams lose one of those cofounders by year 4.
Get that cofounder prenup (vesting schedules) in place!
The median ratio between capital raised by a startup and the valuation of that company is pretty consistent as the company grows.
Companies worth $150M have raised about $39M, on median.
Companies worth $855M have raised $164M, on median.
Note this does not look at the liquidation preference, which may be higher than 1x in some cases, meaning an exit at the current valuation may not flow back as much to the common stock.
HighPost Capital (Bezos family private equity) invested over $6 million in British premium coffee and cafe chain WatchHouse as part of a £10.9 million Series B — supporting the brand’s U.S. and global expansion. The chain blends coffee with premium design and hospitality.
Klearly, a fintech, raised €12 million in a Series A round led by PayPal Ventures bringing total funding to ~€20 M. This startup helps streamline payments for restaurants and hospitality venues.
4Founders Capital announced a new €60 million hospitality-focused investment fund, aiming to invest in hotels (especially in Spain’s Tier 2 cities) for acquisition, modernization and growth.
#Barcelona-based @4FoundersCap announced they will be taking a new step forward after surpassing €130 million in AUM with the launch of their first fund specialised in hotel real estate; 4Founders Capital #Hospitality 🇪🇸🛎
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