3 questions reported in SoftBank interviews, organised by the group that asks them. Every question carries a model answer and graded feedback on your own attempt.
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Reference calls, technical diligence, term sheets and preference stacks. 2 questions
A senior portfolio judgement question about price, structure and fiduciary discipline.
A portfolio company cannot raise at its last valuation. The founder asks existing investors to lead a flat round with aggressive preferences. What do you recommend?
Tests whether you understand that headline valuation and actual economics diverge.
A company raises $100m at a $1bn post-money with a 1x non-participating preference. It later sells for $400m. What do the investors and common holders receive? Then explain how the answer changes with…
Cohort economics, CAC payback, net revenue retention and burn multiple. 1 question
Tests whether you understand that price and structure are substitutes.
A company last raised at a $1bn valuation. Metrics have deteriorated and comparable public companies have halved. The founder refuses a down round. What do you propose?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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