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Reference calls, technical diligence, term sheets and preference stacks. 2 questions
Portfolio associates are expected to explain simple cap-table changes clearly to founders and investment partners.
A portfolio company has 8.0m fully diluted shares before a financing and needs to create a 400,000-share option refresh immediately before the round. Calculate the dilution to existing holders from…
Tests board judgement: being useful to management without becoming an operator by committee.
At a board meeting, the CEO presents a plan that misses cash targets but says cutting spend would damage growth. How do you respond?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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