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lmeyerovyesterday at 8:14 PM1 replyview on HN

New funding round investors generally get seniority over old

But new money may allow buyouts of existing at that time so early team or investors can cash out a bit early

And common doesn't cash out till IPO or private market equivalent, or yes, gets screwed


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intrasightyesterday at 8:20 PM

> About 200,000 people put money into the scheme, which offered a stake in the company, discounts and perks.

Hopefully they took advantage of the discounted beer.