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Selling your startup is one of the most significant milestones in your entrepreneurial journey. A successful merger or acquisition (M&A) can unlock new opportunities, reward years of hard work, ...

Agreeing on a term sheet is the first step (in terms of legal documentation) in the exciting process of raising money for startup founders. This investment term sheet sets out the parameters of the ...

SPZ Legal is proud to have supported Mooch in its acquisition by Suma Wealth. This transaction represents an important milestone for both companies, combining Mooch’s innovative AI-driven savings ...

Engagement letters with investment bankers or business brokers are important components of M&A transactions. Despite appearing simple, they contain essential terms that should be carefully ...

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) provides startup founders, employees, and investors with valuable tax benefits, including potential exclusion from federal capital gains tax of up to the greater ...

Incentivizing employees, advisors, and contractors with equity is a game-changer for startups because it helps gets everyone on the same page when it comes to the company's success. When you give ...

Although restricted stock and stock options are by far the most common tools to provide team members with the opportunity to participate in the upside of a startup, at times it may make sense to use ...

Starting a company often involves an initial rush to get things off the ground, and that often means splitting equity quickly based on originally envisioned splits. But as the company grows and roles ...

When a company needs to compensate someone for their services without using traditional options or stock grants, alternative methods like SAFEs, Notes, and Warrants often come into consideration. ...

When it comes to compensating employees beyond their salary, equity in the company can be a powerful motivator. This means that employees, and sometimes advisors or contractors, get to participate in ...