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Saurabh Vyas

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Does a lead investor usually get lower valuation in a deal?

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Answered by

Haw Kuo

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Broadly speaking...it depends on the type of round, leverage of the lead investor, prior rounds, etc. 

True lead investors in a preferred stock financing may be able to command certain advantageous terms - but there are too many variables involved to make a sweeping statement.

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