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I did not understand how 2.6x of 15K will be 650K, can someone please explain



2.6 * 15K = 39K, however, as yc only takes a 6% stake, The total value of the companies have to be 39K/0.06 = 650K for yc to make the line.


He's assuming YC has 6% equity in the companies. 2.6 * 15k = 0.06 * 650k.




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