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Angel Investor Demanding Board Seat for $100K — Is This Normal?

Started by angel_board_seat_ask · Mar 4, 2023 · 9 replies
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AB
angel_board_seat_askOP

Looking for advice on this situation. Angel Investor Demanding Board Seat for $100K - Is This Normal? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

MI
MarkLegal_IPAttorney

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

PA
PayPalPain

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

EE
early_employee_screwed

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

MI
MarkLegal_IPAttorney

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

ST
StartupSam

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

FM
FreelanceDev_Mike

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

CL
CA_LandlordAttorneyAttorney

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

FM
FreelanceDev_Mike

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

AB
angel_board_seat_askOP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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