Venture Capital

How To Set the Price Cap in a Convertible Note Round

I’ve written before about convertible note financings and why I believe they are typically more favorable to the company...

California’s Bulk Sales Law – A Possible Trap For The Unwary Buyer

If you’re buying or selling a business in California, you need to be aware of the Bulk Sales Law....

Laws Surrounding Finders Fees Continue To Evolve

For early-stage companies, the ability to raise money from investors is often critical to success. This can be a...

Aug 17 · 5 min read >

California Creates Finders Fee Exemption For Unregistered Persons

California has enacted a sweeping change to its securities laws, allowing for the payment of finder’s fees to unregistered...

Aug 17 · 2 min read >

Ruling Against Sun Capital Should Give Private Equity Reason For Pause

In late March, the U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts issued a decision in a case closely...

Aug 16 · 3 min read >

SEC Crowdfunding Rules Are in Effect

In recent years, crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe have become a popular way for people to solicit charitable...

Intermediaries In Crowdfunding: The Dos and Don’ts

New Securities and Exchange Commission rules took effect this year that authorize equity crowdfunding and allow accredited and unaccredited...

Regulation A+, Helping Small Businesses Raise Capital

Small businesses and startups should take note of new registration exemptions that enable companies to offer and sell up...

How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing

A down round is a round of financing that values a company at less than in an earlier round....

SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing

Obtaining initial financing can be a major issue for early stage and startup companies. One increasingly popular investing tool...