We are using this as a screening for adverse selection, but founders who are bootstrapped can also apply if they have proven traction (we have a few stellar startups who were highly ranked but never raised money)
Aren't 409A valuations significantly lower than VC valuations for the same company? So wouldn't bootstrapped companies be at a disadvantage by having to use a lower 409A while VC companies get to use the higher VC valuation?
edit: I see, bootstrapped is their own pool so the two valuations never get compered against each other.
Does mean there's potentially more unforeseen upside from an acquisition exit though. I wonder if that might make the bootstrapped pool a more attractive pool to be a part of.
