Capped and uncapped notes
Conversion discount
"Don't raise too much via convertible."
(i) First problem - rolling close, may raise way more over a period of time
(ii) Second problem - actual dilution not known until the next round of equity financing
Post-money valuation includes
i.e. on a fully diluted basis
Liquidation preferences
1x, participating and non-participating
Seniority of preferences - stacked
Auto conversion for preference shares
Preferred vote on voluntary conversion
Focus on capital P - allows for majority of all preferred investors to convert to common
Anti-dilution (i.e. down round protection)