DermaCare developed a new product for the treatment of acne, what they hope to sell to consumers through direct response television. Unconventional nature of the product and its distribution led the company to seek angel financing. The Band Silicon Valley Angels agreed to fund the company and presented the proposed term sheet. Recently, however, venture capital (VC) group presented a competing term sheet. The company must decide whether to accept funding from a group of angels or VC. "Hide
by Richard G. Hamermesh, Lauren Barley Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 21 pages. Publication Date: September 21, 2007. Prod. #: 808064-PDF-ENG