Vystar Corp (VYST)

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Of course there can be some incentive for the investors, but this kind of investment is WAAAAY better than a toxic lender getting convertible notes.

And what about ISCO? I checked the 8K, there was no other condition and the shares were at a premium:

International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB: ISCO) (...) announced today that it raised $500,000 from a private investor not affiliated with the Company or its management, at a price of $1.75 per common share, which represents a premium of over 14% compared to the closing price on September 21, 2018, the date of execution of the agreement for this transaction