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Elias leaned in. He wasn't a bank; he was an angel investor—a scout looking for the next big thing before the rest of the world even knew it existed. Buying a stake in Maya’s private company, HydraLink , wasn't as simple as clicking 'buy' on a stock app. It was a calculated dance. The high-stakes world of private equity isn't just
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"I don't need a loan, Elias," Maya said, her eyes tired but sharp. "I need a partner. Someone who owns a piece of the risk so they’re motivated to help me win."
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By putting in $200,000 on a $2 million valuation, the "post-money" value became $2.2 million. Elias didn't just give her cash; he bought 9% of the company. Maya’s 100% ownership shrunk to 91%, but her 91% of a funded company was suddenly worth much more than 100% of a broke one.