by FloatingLlamaApplied Materials
Equity vs Cash in 2025?
Startup offering low base but high equity. Big tech offering high base, less equity. Which to choose in 2025? Is startup equity worth anything now? 5 YOE if it matters.
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Techstars Boosts Funding to Rival YC's Model
- Techstars announces increased funding for startups to $220,000, aligning with Y Combinator's structure.
- The new terms offer $20,000 for 5% equity and an additional $200,000 via an uncapped SAFE note.
- The SAFE note includes a 'most favored nation' clause, impacting equity based on future valuations.
- Y Combinator provides more funding but demands higher equity, making Techstars' terms appealing to some.
- The decision between Techstars and YC depends on startups' specific capital and equity requirements.
Source: TechCrunch
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