In every sale or acquisition, there’s a point where numbers stop mattering and structure decides the outcome. The best buyers and sellers know a deal’s real value lives in its terms, not the headline price.
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SAFEs are the most common form of early stage financing, but they are far from simple. This Primer covers many of the FAQs we receive as lawyers about the SAFE.
Read MoreWhat are Investor expectations in a financing with respect to a company’s capitalization?
Read MoreWhat is a Data Room? How should you organize one? What should you be aware of when populating it? Let's get into it.
Read MoreIt’s generally better to set up a corporation sooner rather than later, to protect your business, ensure investability, and avoid major tax problems.
Read MoreThe annual Benefit Report is the primary requirement for maintaining status as a Benefit Company. Here’s what you need to know about the Benefit Report.
Read MoreCap Tables are a big part of the venture capital world, and critical to understand as a founder. This is our deep dive on cap tables. Buckle up.
Read MoreDisclosure Schedules are a significant part of the legal process when completing a Preferred share or institutional (VC) financing. What do you need to know when working with your lawyer to prepare one?
Read MorePrimer on Vesting Schedules: covering Time-based Vesting, Milestone-based Vesting, and Mixed Vesting.
Read MoreYou’ve raised some money, now what do you need to know before promoting?
Read MoreWe’ve created a quick primer of the process of raising capital under the EBC tax credit program.
Read MoreHow many directors should your early stage company have? Typically, 1 to 3 directors. Don’t be hasty to add to your board. You should protect your board as much as possible.
Read MoreThis is a primer on Stock Options and the questions about them that we most frequently receive.
Read MoreDepending on who you wish to have invest in your company, raising capital through the sale of securities can range from being a relatively complex process, to being a relatively simple one.
Read MoreIn short, the board of directors has the power to make decisions for the company while the board of advisors simply offer their advice and support to the board of directors.
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If you’re a foreign resident starting a business in Canada, or you’re investing in an existing Canadian business, you may be required to report this activity to the Canadian government.
Read MoreWith all these variables, and with little to no financial data to rely on, the key to setting a valuation for your early stage startup is: (a) to inventory all that you have that gives you confidence in your pursuit of this business at this time, (b) know your financing roadmap and how this valuation fits in strategically, (c) get some input from experienced and trusted advisors, then (d) make a decision and go.
Read MoreFounder Vesting typically refers to the right a Company has to repurchase the founders shares at a nominal price if they leave the Company during the vesting period.
Read MoreShort answer, yes. But know their limitations and risks.
Read MoreA license gives you the right to do something or to use something owned by someone else.
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