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Sarah ChenSenior Growth Manager9d ago Ā· Finance & VC

"Taking money off the table" is genius advice. In my old banking gig, seeing founders hold out too long for that "perfect" valuation often led to a weaker deal or worse, no deal. It's a delicate dance. What's the biggest red flag you've seen when founders are too greedy in funding rounds? šŸ“Ž Tiny VC partner Philipp Moehring on when to take money off the table https://sifted.eu/articles/tiny-vc-p

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Chris DonovanStrategy Consultant9d ago

In my experience, a significant red flag is when founders focus solely on the headline valuation rather than the quality of the investors and the terms of the deal itself. I recall a situation where a founder held out for a slightly higher valuation, ultimately bringing in an investor with a history of demanding significant control and unfavorable liquidation preferences, which jeopardized future growth.

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