Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups

Regulatory Considerations for SAFEs: Compliance with Securities Laws and Tax Implications

Regulatory Considerations for SAFEs: Compliance with Securities Laws and Tax Implications

Financing, Options and Taxes Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) have become a popular form of startup financing due to their simplicity, flexibility, and...
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Using SAFEs vs. Priced Rounds: Understanding the Differences in Terms, Transaction Length, and Costs

Using SAFEs vs. Priced Rounds: Understanding the Differences in Terms, Transaction Length, and Costs

Financing, Options and Taxes Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
Startups looking to raise capital have several options available to them, including using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)...
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RUSSIAN ROULETTE CLAUSE

RUSSIAN ROULETTE CLAUSE

Financing, Options and Taxes Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
Companies bring together people with a similar vision and views on business, but it is not always easy for owners...
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MAKING A SECTION 83(B) ELECTION UNDER U.S. LAW

MAKING A SECTION 83(B) ELECTION UNDER U.S. LAW

Financing, Options and Taxes Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
In our previous publications, we have drawn attention to the idea of vesting of options and reverse vesting of stock,...
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REVERSE VESTING: A MECHANISM THAT HELPS RETAINING FOUNDERS

REVERSE VESTING: A MECHANISM THAT HELPS RETAINING FOUNDERS

Financing, Options and Taxes Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
As we have already discussed in our previous publications, the process of raising investments to a company may require several...
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LIQUIDATION PREFERENCES: WHAT INVESTORS CAN EXPECT IF A COMPANY IS SOLD

LIQUIDATION PREFERENCES: WHAT INVESTORS CAN EXPECT IF A COMPANY IS SOLD

Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
New businesses, and especially startups, can be risky for financial investments. Of course, investments always involve risks, but the possibility...
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COMMON RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS IN AN INVESTMENT TRANSACTION

COMMON RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS IN AN INVESTMENT TRANSACTION

Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
Promoting investment in a business and raising funds for it can be a complex process that requires careful legalization. Organizing...
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PROTECTING SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS WITH A “TAG-ALONG” PROVISION

PROTECTING SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS WITH A “TAG-ALONG” PROVISION

Founders, Entrepreneurs and Startups
In the previous article, we got acquainted with the concept of “bring-along” (or “drag-along”) rights, and also found out that...
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