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Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19 SBA and State Loan Disaster Relief
Information about SBA and State Loan Disaster Relief
Mar 25, 2020
Financing Forms
The following forms are publicly available for reference. Please consult counsel before using them. NVCA Venture Capital Documents...
Dec 21, 2017
Update your copyright notice!
It’s a new year: time to update your copyright notice. An updated copyright notice on your website shows you are paying attention. It...
Feb 13, 2017
Choose Your Entity Wisely
Use this chart to help determine which entity to use in forming a company.
Jul 26, 2016
FAST Advisor Agreement Form
The Founder Institute has developed a solid and simple form for quickly engaging advisors. See more information here.
Mar 24, 2016
$10M Capital Gains Exclusion
Congress has now made permanent the 100% exclusion of capital gains (up to $10 million) on Qualified Small Business Stock acquired after...
Oct 23, 2015
SAFE KISS? What's the deal?
SAFEs and KISSes are both alternatives to traditional convertible notes. SAFEs convert into equity at the next round of funding but are...
Oct 20, 2015
Learn how to avoid pitfalls in your company's launch
Do you have a company that you are ready to launch? An invention or brilliant idea for a product or service that you want to take to...
Oct 1, 2015
Why startups should consider issuing restricted stock rather than options.
Early on, before the company’s valuation is too high, startups can give their employees a significant benefit by offering restricted...
Sep 2, 2015
Why do companies hesitate to use SAFEs?
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an efficient way for a company to raise pre-venture capital equity financing. As with...
Jan 1, 2015
Venture Incorporation (VIP) Package for Entrepreneurs
Delaware is the typical state of incorporation for companies looking for venture capital financing. Dellenbach Venture Counsel offers...
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