Kartik BandarwadDecoding Liquidation Preference: Navigating the Complexities of Startup ExitsNavigating the complex landscape of startup investments requires a keen understanding of various financial mechanisms, and at the forefront…Jan 8Jan 8
Kartik BandarwadEmployee Stock Options: When to Exercise and the Tax ImplicationsEmployee Stock options are a great way to incentivize employees and keep them in the company in exchange of a chance of owning a part of…Oct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
Kartik BandarwadPart4: Comparison of pre-money and post-money SAFEs affect on dilutionIn article 1 of the series we explored the fundamentals of SAFEs, highlighting their distinctions from convertible notes, and delving into…Sep 18, 2023Sep 18, 2023
Kartik BandarwadPart 3: How do multiple Post-money SAFEs affect dilution during a Financing roundIn Part 1 of this series we saw what SAFEs are, how they are different from Notes, types of SAFEs and their conversion. In Part 2 of this…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Kartik BandarwadPart 2: How multiple Pre-money SAFEs affect dilutionIn Part 1 of this series we have seen what are SAFEs, how they are different from Notes, types of SAFEs and their conversion. In this…Sep 14, 2023Sep 14, 2023
Kartik BandarwadPart 1 : Demystifying SAFEs: A Comprehensive GuideThis is the first of 4 articles on SAFEs (Simple Agreement of Future Equity). In this series, we will take a look at what are SAFEs, and…Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
Kartik BandarwadHow to calculate LTV:CAC ratio (the right way) and why is it importantLifetime Value of Customer(LTV): Customer Acquisition Cost(CAC) compares the lifetime value of a customer to the costs associated with…Aug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
Kartik BandarwadMy Investment ThesisI came across a few amazing investment theses and that led to me questioning myself what is mine? What kind of companies do I want to…Aug 25, 2023Aug 25, 2023