Convertible notes and convertible equity instruments, like Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), are supposed to be simple, straightforward and not complex. After all, they are only a handful of pages in length, right? Well, watch out.

When your company is poised for exponential growth, you may have a shot at convincing venture capitalists to take a gamble on you, your...

You've built a company and have shipped a product or service. You also have revenue. At this point you might be looking for funding to...

When is bootstrapping best, and when is it best to raise equity? Here's a guide for making this critical startup funding decision.

Start planning to build your early startup team, how you'll compensate them, and your strategy for raising the capital you need.

You might have heard of tax free rollovers. And you might be familiar with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows you to...

Raising venture capital (VC) has drawbacks. Here are 5 reasons SaaS founders pursue other funding options to reach their growth targets.

If you are starting a business, be careful not to rush to set your company up as an S corporation without first considering the qualified...

Startup accelerators offer an attractive funding and support option to early-stage companies. While they often get lumped together with...

If you want to grant stock options to employees, consultants and advisors, you will want to take the time to do this right. It is easy to...

A recent webinar co-hosted by Lighter Capital and Founders First Capital Partners offered insight into how revenue-based financing (RBF)...

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Pitching investors and knocking on doors for growth capital is an all-consuming process. Not only does it require countless coffee...

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Revenue loans are an increasingly common way for businesses to fund their growth. You might be wondering, from a legal perspective, how...

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What are anti-dilution rights? And what is a full ratchet? Here's what startups need to know about convertible debt terms.

What are liquidation preference multiples and how can startup founders avoid deals with early investors that can cause big headaches later?

Recently, the New York Times published a popular post about the right number of angel investors for startups . The story, titled For...

In preferred stock offerings, one of the key things founders should pay attention to when evaluating a term sheet is whether the preferred stock is “participating” or “non-participating.” Here’s a quick explanation.