Starware Software was founded last year to develop software for gaming applications. The founder initially invested $1,000,000 and received 12 million shares of stock. Starware now needs to raise a second round of? capital, and it has identified a venture capitalist who is interested in investing. This venture capitalist will invest $1.20 million and wants to own 31% of the company after the investment is completed.
a. How many shares must the venture capitalist receive to end up with 31% of the? company? What is the implied price per share of this funding? round?
b. What will the value of the whole firm be after this investment? (the post-money? valuation)?
a. How many shares must the venture capitalist receive to end up with 31% of the? company? What is the implied price per share of this funding? round?
The venture capitalist will receive? million shares.