Amit Singh

 

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How To Calculate (And Affect) Series A Price Per Share

The price per share of the Series A preferred stock – the first significant round of venture capital financing...

Majority Rules: Why A Majority Of Stakeholders Should Be Able To Amend Convertible Notes

A “majority rules” provision in a convertible note allows for an amendment or waiver of its terms with the...

Convertible Notes: The Maturity Date Is Reached Before A Financing. Now What?

Convertible notes are loans and, like most loans, have a fixed maturity date at which point they are to...

Catch-Up Distributions For Profits Interests

In an earlier post, I talked about the 4 basic forms of equity (or equity-type) compensation that Limited Liability...

Seed Round Financing: Convertible Note vs. Series A Preferred Stock

Convertible debt and preferred equity are among the most common forms of investment structures used in early stage companies....

What Is A Management Rights Letter And Why Do Venture Funds Ask For Them?

When investing in startups venture capital funds often request what is known as a management rights letter. This letter...

Contractors And Copyrights: What Employers Should Look Out For

Hiring independent contractors can be an appealing option for companies, and small businesses or start-ups, in particular. Employers don’t...

Mar 18 · 1 min read >

Tax Hikes Act of 2015 – Permanent Elimination of Capital Gains on QSBS Stock

On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, or...

Mar 15 · 1 min read >

What is an 83(b) Election and when should I make one?

Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code applies to various forms of deferred compensation, including equity compensation such as...

Unpaid Internships – Traps for the Unwary

Every summer, clients come to me asking for an agreement to use with their new interns. 

Sep 23 · 1 min read >