What Is Founder’s Stock? In US startups, “Founder’s Stock” refers to the equity interest that is issued to Founders (and perhaps others – also check out my article Who is a…
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 models, training…
In conjunction with our Q2 2023 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Steve Harrick of Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) to get his take on the state of venture capital investing.
A question I receive frequently from entrepreneurs raising capital for the first time is whether they can raise money from people who do not meet the SEC definition of “accredited…
Entrepreneurs often ask whether equity crowdfunding is a viable option for funding their company. As is often the case with questions to an attorney, the answer is “it depends”. In…
1. Experienced advisers Choose experienced advisers, including lawyers, auditors and financial consultants (if necessary), and get them involved early. Advisers who are up to date on the latest investor and…
Choosing a lawyer for your startup is a decision to consider carefully. Your options include solo practitioners, small boutique or regional firms, large multinational firms and everything in between. If…
Why does ownership of a patent/patent application matter? A patent is a government-granted property right that can be used to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering to sell or…
Given the nature of today’s global and online marketplace reality, international trademark protection is increasingly critical. A careful international trademark strategy helps your company expand and leverage your brand and…
Obtaining a listing of your company’s shares can be a long, demanding and complicated process which will have long term implications for your company. It is therefore important that you…
First time entrepreneurs may be tempted to ask a venture capital investor (VC) to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before pitching them or sending information to them. Here are four…
So you’ve formed a new company, launched a new product/service offering, added a new feature to an existing offering, or maybe your company has been doing business and offering products/services…
This article briefly introduces each of the principal business forms in the United States, namely corporations, partnerships, LLCs and sole proprietorships. More detailed considerations and strategies in making an appropriate…
1. Advisors Choose experienced advisors early, including attorneys and auditors. Advisors who work with the SEC and investment bankers regularly will expedite the process and help avoid glitches and delays…
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