Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Understanding the Common Investment Structures for a Seed or Angel Round
With the variety of funding options out there, it’s easy to feel confused or overwhelmed when deciding how to go about raising funds. In this post, I’ll explain more about the most common investment structures.
Legal Considerations for Selling Your Emerging Growth Company Part 7: The Closing
We’ve come to the end of our 7-part series on selling an emerging growth company, and now it’s time to seal the deal. In this post, we explain what you need to know about the final step in the sale.
Legal Considerations for Selling Your Emerging Growth Company Part 6: Negotiating the Definitive Agreement
The definitive agreement in an M&A transaction is the agreement that is binding to the parties. Negotiating its provisions is crucial to avoiding liability. In this post, you'll read about the issues that should be at the top of your mind.
Legal Considerations for Selling Your Emerging Growth Company Part 5: The Due Diligence Process
The due diligence process will shape the final terms of the deal and whether the sale of your company will indeed happen at all. In this post, we explain what you need to know.
Legal Considerations for Selling Your Emerging Growth Company Part 4: The Term Sheet or Letter of Intent
A well-drafted and negotiated letter of intent is often the first major step in selling or buying a business, including a startup. We'll explain some practical tips that will be helpful as you begin this process.
Legal Considerations for Selling Your Emerging Growth Company Part 3: The Non-Disclosure Agreement
A company in the process of being acquired should protect itself by entering into a non-disclosure agreement with the purchaser. Here are some practical pointers on the top issues you'll encounter.