Category: Fund.

SAFEs and convertible debt provide startups with fast capital without requiring early valuation negotiations, but they can lead to unexpected dilution (i.e., your ownership percentage decreases as more shares are issued) when it comes time to raise equity funding. Use an equity financing model to map how SAFEs and convertible debt affect future ownership before you launch your next round.

Learn how to navigate legal due diligence when selling your company. This blog focuses on what buyers ask for, the landmines that derail deals and the quick (and sometimes not-so-quick) fixes that help keep the deal advancing to closing.

Venture capital deals can fuel your startup’s growth, but only if you negotiate the right terms. This founder-focused guide demystifies the key legal concepts that shape VC financings, including term sheets, valuations, liquidation preferences, board representation, anti-dilution protections and founder vesting.

You are excited about your company’s prospects and you believe that your business really will take off once you get the right amount of money in the door. Raising money is complicated and there are a lot of moving parts. Will you use general solicitation to seek potential investors? Are you ready to take reasonable steps to verify accredited investor status?