Angel investors are wealthy individuals who provide early capital for a business startup in exchange for preferred stock or convertible debt.
Finding the right investors is really important. It’s kind of like marriage. A great spouse makes for a great life, while a bad spouse could cause a lifetime of misery…
In conjunction with our Q4 2023 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Bobby Yazdani to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. Key insights from Bobby…
Entrepreneurs often ask whether equity crowdfunding is a viable option for funding their company. As is often the case with questions to an attorney, the answer is “it depends”. In…
Convertible notes have increasingly become a popular funding option for early-stage and even late-stage companies in Southeast Asia and India, often seen as a bridge until the next round of…
In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Zack Schildhorn from Lux Capital to get his take on the state of venture capital investing.
What Is Founder’s Stock? In US startups, “Founder’s Stock” refers to the equity interest that is issued to Founders (and perhaps others – also check out my article Who is a…
“Friends and family” financings: tapping your personal network Entrepreneurs often need only modest amounts of capital in the early stages to cover expenses incidental to the business. Sometimes entrepreneurs cover…
In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Frederik Groce of Storm Ventures and BLCK VC to get his take on the state of venture capital investing.
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In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Michael Lints of Golden Gate Ventures to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. Key insights…
Choosing a lawyer for your startup is a decision to consider carefully. Your options include solo practitioners, small boutique or regional firms, large multinational firms and everything in between. If…
In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Adam Valkin, managing director at General Catalyst, to get his take on the current state of venture capital…
Ready for show time? Is your story compelling enough to interest venture capital investors? Some businesses, even if they succeed, simply will not get large enough to deliver the kind…
The goal of Cooley GO is to provide you with the guidance and resources you need to start and grow your business. Occasionally this will include content from trusted third…
Ready for prime time? Is your story compelling enough to interest venture capital investors? Some businesses, even if they succeed, simply will not deliver the kinds of returns that venture…
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