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  1. How to Find the Best Venture Capital Attorney for Your Startup

    TL;DR: Raising venture capital is a critical milestone for many startups, and having the right legal partner can make or break your success. A great venture capital attorney brings not only deep expertise in fundraising transactions but also the judgment, modeling skills and strategic insight to protect your startup’s interests and set the stage for…

  2. Understanding Equity Distribution: A Founder’s Perspective

    TL;DR: Equity distribution is a crucial decision for startup founders, impacting ownership, team incentives and investor funding. Founders should strategically allocate equity among co-founders, employees and investors while planning for dilution and maintaining control. Key considerations include structuring fair founder splits, creating a stock incentive pool (typically 10-20% of equity), implementing vesting schedules to protect…

  3. Understanding Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and How to Qualify for Significant Tax Savings

    TL;DR: Startup founders and investors can potentially exclude up to 100% of capital gains from federal taxes on the sale of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), resulting in tax savings of up to $10 million (or more in some cases). To qualify, the stock must be originally issued by a C-corporation, held for at least…

  4. Effective Strategies for Managing Startup Legal Expenses

    TL;DR: Managing legal expenses is critical for startups to avoid costly mistakes and set the foundation for growth. Engage the right startup-focused lawyer early to align legal strategy with your goals and prioritize legal needs based on your startup’s growth stage. Use fixed-fee services for predictability, maintain organized legal documents, and build a strong, trust-based…

  5. Key Legal Considerations for Biotech Startups Seeking Funding

    TL;DR: Biotech startups are revolutionizing fields like medicine, life science and environmental science, but they face significant legal hurdles when seeking funding. Key legal considerations for funding biotech startups include choosing the proper corporate structure, distributing and documenting founder equity, building a solid team and IP portfolio, developing a strategic funding approach and preparing for…

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