Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Category Startups and Venture Capital
Can Initial Coin Offerings Be Regulated As Securities? The SEC Says Yes.
Recently, the SEC publicized an in-depth investigative report which determined that initial coin offerings are subject to securities regulation. This post provides an update on this rapidly-developing area.
New Options for Raising Capital for Startups and Growth Companies
In recent years, Congress, the SEC, and state regulators have enacted a number of alternative exemptions designed to make capital formation easier for growing businesses. In this post, I’ll provide an overview of these newer options.
Convertible Equity Options for Startups: SAFEs and KISSes
There are many investment structures available when it comes to raising startup capital. A popular option is convertible equity, such as SAFEs and KISSes. In this post, we explain what you need to know.
Pre-Money Valuation vs. Post-Money Valuation
The concept of pre-money valuation vs. post-money valuation can be a confusing one at first for many startup founders. This post explains, in plain English, how they are calculated.
Negotiating a Convertible Note Financing
Understanding the key terms in a convertible note financing will help you be able to effectively utilize this popular financing option for startups. In this post, we explain what you need to know.