The Problem with Finders
The Problem with Finders tl;dr – When companies have issues raising capital they engage finders. However, using a finder opens you up to substantial legal and reputational risk for a high cost. If you do hire a finder make sure they a registered broker-dealer if they are taking a percentage [...]
Funding Resources for Underrepresented Founders
tl;dr As awareness of the VC funding gap has grown, initiatives designed specifically to invest in companies led by folks from underrepresented backgrounds (e.g., Black, Latinx) have emerged. Underrepresented founders seeking capital for their ventures can tap into these growing opportunities to make it to their next growth milestone. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [...]
10 Key Series A Terms
tl;dr – A Series A term sheet will serve as the document that defines your definitive deal documents which serve as a baseline for future rounds. Understanding key terms in the term sheet empowers you to better negotiate your rights and understand investor wants while raising [...]
The Power of the QSBS Tax Exemption
tl;dr - If you are a small business corporation that issues stock (not units or interests) then your stockholders can be exempt from taxes on the greater of $10 million or 10x your basis (price you paid) if you held the stock for at least 5 years. Intro [...]
The Problem with Finders
The Problem with Finders tl;dr – When companies have issues raising capital they engage finders. However, using a finder opens you up to substantial legal and reputational risk for a high cost. If you do hire a finder make sure they a registered broker-dealer if they are taking a percentage [...]
Funding Resources for Underrepresented Founders
tl;dr As awareness of the VC funding gap has grown, initiatives designed specifically to invest in companies led by folks from underrepresented backgrounds (e.g., Black, Latinx) have emerged. Underrepresented founders seeking capital for their ventures can tap into these growing opportunities to make it to their next growth milestone. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [...]
10 Key Series A Terms
tl;dr – A Series A term sheet will serve as the document that defines your definitive deal documents which serve as a baseline for future rounds. Understanding key terms in the term sheet empowers you to better negotiate your rights and understand investor wants while raising [...]
The Power of the QSBS Tax Exemption
tl;dr - If you are a small business corporation that issues stock (not units or interests) then your stockholders can be exempt from taxes on the greater of $10 million or 10x your basis (price you paid) if you held the stock for at least 5 years. Intro [...]