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"You're in for [number]" is meant to be interpreted as acceptance.



Yes, an eager investor might interpret that as acceptance.

>1. The investor says “I’m in for [offer].”

>2. The startup says “Ok, you’re in for [offer].”

You'll notice that the startup has only repeated back what the investor said, correcting for the inverted subject-verb and adding a customary signal opening. The startup has confirmed receipt of the investor's signal.

>3. The startup sends the investor an email or text message saying “This is to confirm you’re in for [offer].”

The startup confirms receipt on a secondary channel.

>4. The investor replies yes.

Waiting on communication from startup.


I can see how you interpret it that way, but since this is a published "handshake deal" protocol, I'm not sure that's how it's meant.


Precisely why it should be improved.




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