Startup Law

How Much Dilution Do Founders Face During Fundraising Rounds? Strategies to Minimize Equity Loss For startup founders, raising capital is a critical step in scaling their business. However, with each round of funding comes a significant concern: the dilution of...

How Can NVCA Documents Simplify Your Startup's Venture Capital Financing? NVCA documents have become a crucial tool that founders need to understand when it comes to startup financing. These standardized legal forms, created by the National Venture Capital...

Open-source software (OSS) has become a go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to innovate quickly and cost-effectively. While OSS offers numerous benefits, it also comes with legal considerations that, if overlooked, can lead to significant issues down the road....

Is Your Contractor Really An Employee? Understanding the Right Classification for Your Startup In the world of startups, flexibility is critical. Many founders turn to contractors to keep their operations agile and costs down. However, this strategy can backfire if...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up unprecedented opportunities for tech startups, driving innovation and unlocking new avenues for growth. However, with these opportunities come complex regulatory challenges that, if not addressed, can lead to...

There’s an old adage that you have to have money to make money. It often takes enormous amounts of capital to launch a new business successfully and cross the wide frontier from founding to profiting. While many entrepreneurs prefer to bootstrap it, investing their...

The social and economic changes brought about by the Covid pandemic have launched a new wave of entrepreneurship in America. Last year, a record-breaking 5.5 million new businesses were launched in the United States, the highest number yet. This dramatic increase in...

Hedge funds and private equity funds are both extremely popular investment vehicles, especially among high-net-worth individuals, and both types of funds frequently make the news. That said, many people are not clear on the significant distinctions between private...

Unleashing Innovation: How the FTC's Noncompete Ban Levels the Playing Field for Tech Startups In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the competitive landscape, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delivered a monumental blow to the widespread use of...