Anatomy of Seed Stage Convertible Notes

Anatomy of Seed Stage Convertible Notes by Bettina Eckerle

As I outlined in my last post, convertible notes are the most…

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Choosing the Right Seed Financing Instrument for Startups

Choosing the Right Seed Financing Instrument for Startups by Bettina Eckerle

When I advise startups or investors about structuring a seed-stage investment, I explain…

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5 Things Every Private Company MUST Understand before Launching an Equity Incentive Plan

5 Things Every Private Company MUST Understand before Launching an Equity Incentive Plan

There is a point in the life of every start-up when it…

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What is the Best Legal Structure for Your Start-Up?

Some of the questions I get asked by my start-up clients are…

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Start-Ups: Get Your Pre-nup

Get Your Pre-Nup

Two or more people decide to launch a new business, and this…

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3 Essential Tasks for Founders Starting a Venture

Founders Starting a Venture

As I’ve written before, the race to opening your new venture is…

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Countdown To Launching Your Business: Key Legal Safety Checks

Countdown To Launching Your Business

In this post I aim to give you an overview of some…

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Protecting Your Start-Up’s Assets: The Non-Disclosure Agreement

For many start-ups, their greatest asset is a game-changing idea. To build…

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Selling Your Business: Acing Due Diligence

You put your company up for sale, potential buyers are lining up.…

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Friends and Family—A Good Funding Source?

It is tempting. It is difficult to raise funds from angels and…

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