The program is intended to encourage automakers to improve fuel efficiency, but should it be used for a purpose like this, as the 2008 Bailout of Very, Very High-Net-Worth Individuals Who Invested in Tesla Motors Act? Can you conceive any way that federal dollars could be put at greater risk — and for no equity in return, keep in mind — to benefit fewer people?
But this year, YC is going to give 100 high-potential companies that complete the course a $10,000 grant for no equity in return.
Should Taxpayers Back It?" Stross attacks Tesla for requesting government loans along with the rest of the car industry, saying "Can you conceive any way that federal dollars could be put at greater risk — and for no equity in return, keep in mind — to benefit fewer people?" The article had significant factual errors, most of which were called out by Jason Calacanis and myself.
The land trust will retain a 25% stake in the property while the family automatically qualifies for 25% "sweat equity" in return for labour.
Generally accepted accounting principles and related accounting rules consider that payment of equities in return for goods or services is the same as cash.
And the country's debt-ridden companies should on the whole be selling equity, not buying it.Banks are also raising their stakes in their most troubled borrowers, via debt-for-equity swaps, in return for tepid restructuring schemes.
Back when Wahooly was first hatching its crowdfunding model, there was still a bit more skepticism and concern over crowdfunding models, and whether or not there could be a legitimate way for startups to trade equity in return for social media buzz and feedback.
Target has not yet made up its mind whether it should ask for equity stakes in return for monies invested in these startups.
First, with the return to crowdfunding, albeit in return for equity in the company rather than computer kits this time.
The retailer said the restructuring will slash debt by $165 million £108.44 million) to $135 million by eliminating $200 million in bonds in return for equity in the revamped company.
