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Inside Due Diligence: What Investors Really Look For
In this live session from a recent SDAC Knowledge & Network Event hosted at Mintz Law’s office, investor Neal Bloom and corporate attorney Sebastian Lucier pull back the curtain on what due diligence really means for early-stage startup investing. Whether you’re a founder preparing to fundraise or an aspiring angel investor doing your first deal, this session is packed with sharp insights and war stories - from spotting red flags on cap tables to identifying green flags that signal breakout potential. Moderated by Cathy Pucher, this conversation offers a rare dual lens: from the investor side and the legal side. Key Topics Covered: * Why due diligence is different for early-stage companies * How to structure founder equity and employment terms the right way * Why investor scorecards work best as conversation tools, not decision tools * When to walk away - even after doing the work * How investors stay involved after the check clears Connect on LinkedIn: * Sebastian Lucier – Mintz * Cathy Pucher – SDSU ZIP Launchpad * Neal Bloom – Rising Tide Partners This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe
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