In our article on SAFEs vs Convertible Notes, we referenced the “friends and family” rounds as the most common way founders first raise money. At this stage, individuals are …
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Massachusetts Voters Narrowly Approve “Millionaires Tax”
Since the inception of Massachusetts’ income tax, the Commonwealth’s constitution has provided that tax could only be assessed at a flat rate across all income levels–currently 5%. When Massachusetts voters …
Russian Sanctions Update
Introduction
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union implemented a series of broad sanctions on Russia and Belarus, as well as certain entities controlled …
Which Entity Type Should I Choose For My Business?
By Dallas Mosier
The question of what entity type to choose when starting a new business can be overwhelming and it is important to choose the one that best fits your …
Tips for Managing a Tech Startup Legal Budget
One of the challenges of launching and growing a tech startup is procuring the necessary legal advice and support with a very limited legal budget, especially in the early days …
Common Stock vs Preferred Stock
What is it and how is it different from Common Stock?
Introduction: Where’s the Beef?
In representing early-stage companies, I am often asked what and why there are different types of stock …
SilverSide Detectors
Tell Us About Your Journey with Silverside
Following her undergraduate studies at Duke University, Sarah Baker returned home to live in Boston for a few years. With her interest in international …
Qualified Small Business Stock – A Powerful Incentive For Entrepreneurs
Imagine selling stock in a corporation for several million dollars and paying exactly $0 of federal income tax. Sound too good to be true? While such an outcome seems like fantasy or …
Archer Roose
Marian Leitner, Archer Roose
Tell Us About the Archer Roose Journey
Marian Leitner has always loved stories and has always described herself, first and foremost, as a storyteller. Wine, to Marian, is …
Nested Bean
The Nested Bean Journey
Manasi Gangan started her journey in a corporate environment, on track to become a software developer and later a product manager. Despite her enjoyment in the field, …
Entrepreneurs: Are Your Service Providers Indispensable?
Last week I met with an entrepreneur whose young company has a validated business model and revenue model and a group of angels ready to invest. She handed me a …
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
For many companies, especially those offering a SaaS platform, the Terms of Use (or Terms and Conditions of Service) and Privacy Policy serve as the primary agreements between the company …
SAFEs vs Convertible Notes
When founders are seeking their first financing following efforts to self-fund or “bootstrap,” they typically turn to the “friends and family” round, which ideally serves as a bridge to a …
Stock vs Asset Sale
You’ve got a potential buyer, and they suggest that you structure the deal as an asset sale. Should you care?
Shareholder Disputes: Causes and Solutions
Your company may have one, two, twelve, or a thousand shareholders. No matter the number, shareholders dictate the direction of the company by majority consensus. When things are going well, …