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Devon, nice job on the math! If GS puts $15m to Counsyl at series D under the same term as last round secondary, the carry interest could be more difficult to hurdle over, comparing to the last secondary round. GS going into our 2/20 fund is the way to go, and the benefit for RSTP far outweighs anything. I completely agree on having them in the fund and no fees on the co-investment.

William Lee
Rosemont Seneca Technology Partners (RSTP)
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> On Mar 20, 2014, at 7:15 PM, John DeLoche <jdeloche@rosemontseneca.com> wrote:
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> Yes, that's the logic. Just an idea now. We will see where it goes. Their preference may be the full $15 in a side fund. We may be able to get the full $15 plus a fund commitment.
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>> On Mar 20, 2014, at 7:05 PM, Devon Archer <darcher@rosemontseneca.com> wrote:
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>> So we would basically give up $150k annually and the carry on the $15mm in order for them to come into the fund for $2.5-$5mm type range.
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>> At $5mm you've already replaced $100k of annual revenue.
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>> The carry portion a little more to swallow because if Counsel does what we think that's several million.
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>> Probably a smart move still though in that the goal and real wealth creation will be a result of raising and investing the fund 2, 3, 4 and 5. Goldman as an anchor helps start that story.
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>>> On Mar 20, 2014, at 9:34 PM, John DeLoche <jdeloche@rosemontseneca.com> wrote:
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>>> Just got off a call with GS. They gave approval to lob in the term sheet to Counsyl today. They will put in $15mm into a vehicle on same terms as our prior deal.
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>>> I floated the idea of them committing to the fund directly and then investing on a no fee no carry basis the balance. It would help us a lot more if we could tell people GS is paying us 2 and 20 in our main fund, even for a nominal amount. Doing so in this deal could be economically better to them but allow us to credibly say they are in the fund.
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>>> We agreed to figure it out tmw in person either before or after the Counsyl DD meeting.
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>>> Let me know your thoughts.
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>>> Would be great for all who are in the Bay Area tmw to join for the Counsyl meeting and lab tour (12:30-2:30).
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>>> Best,
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>>> John
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