Category: Start.

Put the right building blocks in place at the beginning and make sure that your company is ready for the investment process. Amateur mistakes and business shortcuts will not lead you to a successful financing.

As a California-based business, launch your new company as a California or Delaware corporation. Do your research and get the right advice for your startup. Remember: you’re shooting for the moon (not Wyoming).

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?