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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...Keeping Your Equity: Is Borrowing Money a Better Option? Blog Post
Debt can be less dilutive than equity. Interested? Why you might need to borrow money: Corporate credit cards. Equipment purchases. Working Capital. Growth Capital – add runway before your next…
Q2 2024 Venture Financing Report – Interview With Laura Tadvalkar Blog Post
Key insights from Laura Tadvalkar On recent advancements toward human health:“We’re seeing the incredible impact of GLP-1 drugs not only for weight loss and diabetes, but across multiple disease areas,…
Q3 2023 Quarterly VC Update: Genevieve Kinney on the State of Venture Capital Investing Blog Post
In conjunction with our Q3 2023 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Genevieve Kinney of General Catalyst to get her take on the state of venture capital investing. Key insights from Genevieve…
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.
Generative AI: Important Considerations When Navigating Contract Terms Blog Post
Generative AI offers vast potential for companies to accelerate development and content creation, synthesize knowledge, and eliminate rote tasks, among other opportunities. This article addresses key contractual issues that you...What Employers Should Know About Protecting Confidential Information in England Blog Post
Confidential information is one of a business’ most prized and valuable assets. However, it is rarely something that can be locked in a safe, because employees often require access to…
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...Top Ten Considerations for Companies Using Generative AI Internally Blog Post
Generative AI offers unprecedented opportunities for companies of all stages of growth. It can provide time and cost efficiencies, allowing companies to focus resources on other business priorities. It also…
Q4 2022 Quarterly VC Update: Kate McAndrew on the State of Venture Capital Investing Blog Post
In conjunction with our Q4 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Kate McAndrew of Baukunst to get her take on the state of venture capital investing. Key insights from Kate McAndrew On…