Primer on Convertible Debt Blog Post

Convertible debt is a structure with debt-like features, and converts into the issuer’s equity in certain circumstances. Our forms of Series Seed debt documents are available on Cooley GO Docs...

Patenting AI: What You Should Know Blog Post

With the recent explosion in popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI), an increasing number of companies are integrating AI into their products and services. This includes companies designing new AI…

Private Company Tender Offers Blog Post

As discussed in this Cooley Go article on secondary sale transactions of private company stock, a tender offer is one of the ways in which companies can provide liquidity to…

Maximizing QSBS for Entrepreneurs Blog Post

Most entrepreneurs creating high-growth startups in the US form their companies without giving much thought to maximizing their potential tax benefits at the time of sale.

What is ESG? A Primer for Startups Blog Post

ESG – or environmental, social and governance – is an umbrella term for a broad range of non-financial factors to evaluate a company’s operations and its resilience and sustainability over…

ESG Checklist for Startups Blog Post

Developing an ESG (environmental, social and governance) focus across the business is a journey that a company can begin at any stage. This roadmap is intended as a guide for...