Talk the VC Talk.

(From Israel Business Arena)

Byline: Michael Neuvirth

All start-ups face a major problem when it comes to early stage investment. They have to make crucial decisions that are relevant only for the distant future. Therefore, in conducting negotiations with potential investors, start-ups must always bear in mind the entire process they have embarked upon ; and ensure that the current investment will not prove an obstacle at some future stage.

Although the legal structure and process of venture capital investments will vary from one company to another, depending upon the company's existing legal structure, its goals, and the investors' requirements, there are typical issues and terms that arise in most cases.

Today, Enable begins a serious of columns that will highlight some of these issues and terms, and the main milestones of the …