You founded a start-up less than 2 years ago that has yet to create revenue. You have received a patent and have a working prototype. A manufacturer is set to start production but you will need capital to pay in advance. The initial $200,000 you invested has been spent. You own 100% of the 1,000,000 shares issued. It is time to go to the Tech Coast Angels and see if you can get some additional capital.

Your team met with the Tech Coast Angels in San Diego, Orange County and LA. Each group had a few interested individuals and you now have offers from each location. Note that the offers are independent and cannot be combined.

San Diego offers $250,000 for 25% of the firm

Orange County offers $400,000 for 1,000,000 new shares

Los Angeles offers $600,000 for 500,000 existing shares

For each offering, evaluate the following:

Pre-money valuation

Post-money valuation

Yours and the investors % ownership after the transaction

Number of shares outstanding before and after

Post money value per share

Which is the best deal and why?