1Copyright © 2006What Can We Learn FromWhat Can We Learn FromSolidWorks Case?SolidWorks Case?Tom Byers2ABCs of FinancingABCs of FinancingA. Amount of Cash Needed and PurposeB. Sourcesof CapitalC. Deal Structureand Terms3SolidWorks SolidWorks ““TakeAwaysTakeAways””1. The pursuit of opportunity includesassembling an “extended” teamincluding best-in-world talent andvalue-added investors.2. Important to appreciate themotivations and pros/cons of differentsources of cash including professionalventure capital.3. Entrepreneurs and VCs speak in termsof risk reduction when discussing useof funds.4. Staged financing can benefit both theentrepreneurs and venture
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