Category: Fund.

Convertible notes remain a powerful seed financing tool, especially for tech and biotech startups not ready to set a valuation. But before diving into legal documents, founders should focus on negotiating a clear, founder-friendly convertible note term sheet.

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…

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…

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…

Raising startup seed funding often is a challenging process for startup founders. Many startup founders, especially the “do-it-yourselfers,” will make mistakes that adversely affect their chances of securing funding or negatively impact their startup’s future. When planning how to get funding for your startup, knowing what not to do can be as important as knowing…