A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Everyone knows that a primary goal for many, if not most, startups and tech companies is to eventually sell the company, even if the founders intend to remain with the company. It goes without saying that selling your company can…
Deciding to accept venture capital investment is a crucial choice for successful startups, offering major funding, connections, and advice, but at the cost of ownership dilution, loss of autonomy, and potential pressure for a quick exit. Founders must weigh the significant risks against the potential for rapid growth and success.
Last month, I wrote about the four stages of startup capital – (1) the seed round, (2) the angel round, (3) the venture round, and (4) the bridge/pre-IPO stage round. This month, we’ll take a look at what startups need to…
For many startup founders, what led them into the risky but thrilling world of starting their own company was technology, innovation, the ability to affect the world, and the freedom of being their own boss. Learning the ins and outs…
Founders have a lot to think about when starting a new company, such as finding the right team, developing their strategy, and getting the company’s legal structure in place. One item that should not be left out is ensuring the…
When it comes to incorporating a startup, founders often file articles of incorporation (a.k.a. a charter or a certificate of incorporation) with their state’s secretary of state and stop there. They think that the filing is enough to form the…
