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cbarry
15y ago
Great points. Another thing to think about: unsure about the exact repayment circumstances. But financially, the current offer has some similarities to venture debt, and that may be a useful way to think about what you're getting into. Key
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cbarry
15y ago
> Yes, I did point it out to them. Their response was a polite version of "that's our problem". But it's not actually just their problem, because you don't get paid if they don't succeed... I'm sure you've already realized this. :) >
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cbarry
15y ago
I would be concerned. Seller financing is generally used when the acquirer will have a stable business with concrete underlying assets (factories, real estate, etc.). I don't think this is the case for you. Your acquirer is a venture-backed