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Startup - Series You’ve Got VC Money
October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Board Duties

 Now that you have a VC-backed board, good corporate governance and a well-functioning board are even more necessary than when your board was made up solely of founders. View blog post
Startup - Series You’ve Got VC Money
October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Board Meetings

 Board meetings are your opportunity to check in with and give an update to your bosses and get feedback and guidance from the experienced members of your board. View blog post
Startup - Series You’ve Got VC Money
October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Board vs Stockholder Approval

 While your financing agreements might have other requirements, a nonexhaustive list of the types of corporate decisions that typically require board and/or stockholder approval is included in this blog. View blog post
Startup - Series You’ve Got VC Money
October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Insurance, Accounting and More

 Here is a list of miscellaneous items you should complete now that you've raised your first significant VC round. View blog post
Startup - Series You’ve Got VC Money
October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Investor Updates

 While generally not required, it is a good idea to send out regular investor updates (at least quarterly) to establish relationships with your investors, keep them informed, and potentially get ahead of any bad news that may arise. View blog post
Startup - Series You’ve Got VC Money
October 24, 2022 Fundraising

You’ve Got VC Money: Securities Laws

 Since you've already raised a significant VC round, you should already be familiar with the process for issuing securities to investors. View blog post
Startup - Series Getting Ready to Raise
February 28, 2022 Fundraising

Getting Ready to Raise Series Pt. 1: Is Venture Capital Right for You?

 One of the many misconceptions when creating a company is that the terms "startup" and "small business" are easily interchangeable. View blog post
Startup - Series Getting Ready to Raise
February 28, 2022 Fundraising

Getting Ready to Raise Series Pt. 3: Investor Pitch Decks: Dos and Don’ts

 Below are a few guiding principles to keep in mind when creating a pitch deck for investors. View blog post
Startup - Series Getting Ready to Raise
February 28, 2022 Fundraising

Getting Ready to Raise Series Pt. 4: So You Think You Are Ready to Fundraise

 We are going to touch on the basics of what you need to increase the likelihood of a successful fundraising round. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
October 20, 2021 Fundraising

What Is Shadow Preferred Stock?

 "Shadow preferred stock" refers to a series of preferred stock that is created when a SAFE or convertible note converts into stock at a price per share that is less than the price per share for the stock issued in a new equity financing. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
October 6, 2021 Fundraising

A Crash Course on SAFEs

 Here are some important things to keep in mind if you are considering raising capital in a SAFE round. View blog post
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