VCs acting as Angels

Though this commentator portrays this as an old dog learning new tricks, Angel investors have been offering this form of investment vehicle for years.

Charles River Ventures introduces friendly “convertible” seed round

Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks… CRV, one of the oldest venture partnerships in the country, has launched a program they are calling Quickstart to seed invest up to $250k in the form of convertible loans.

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