--- title: Blog | Startup Law Resources | SPZ Legal | Funding (2) description: Funding | SPZ Legal Blog provides entrepreneurs with useful information regarding incorporation, employment, funding, and IP. 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As you gear up to attract investors and propel your venture forward, meticulous ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/preparing-for-seed-investment) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Side%20Letters%20in%20Preseed%20Funding%20for%20Startups.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=Side%20Letters%20in%20Preseed%20Funding%20for%20Startups.jpg) Negotiating Side Letters in Pre-Seed & Seed Rounds: Founder Guide Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 22, 2024 Embarking on the funding journey for your startup involves navigating a complex web of legal agreements, and side letters are a crucial aspect often encountered in pre-seed and seed rounds. In this ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/side-letters-in-pre-seed-funding) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SAFEs%20%26%20Convertible%20Notes%20for%20Pre-seed%20Funding.jpg?%20Convertible%20Notes%20for%20Pre-seed%20Funding.jpg&width=760&height=428&name=SAFEs%20%26%20Convertible%20Notes%20for%20Pre-seed%20Funding.jpg?%20Convertible%20Notes%20for%20Pre-seed%20Funding.jpg) SAFEs vs. Convertible Notes for Pre-Seed Funding | SPZ Legal Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 8, 2024 In the ever-shifting landscape of early-stage startup funding, the choice between Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) and Convertible Notes is a critical decision. As entrepreneurs embark on ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/safes-convertible-notes-pre-seed-funding) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20To%20Raising%20Money%20From%20Accredited%20Investors%20for%20Startups.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=Guide%20To%20Raising%20Money%20From%20Accredited%20Investors%20for%20Startups.jpg) Raising Capital from Accredited Investors: A Startup Guide Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Mar 25, 2024 In the dynamic landscape of startup funding, understanding the intricacies of raising capital is crucial for founders looking to scale rapidly. Accredited investors play a pivotal role in this ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/accredited-investors) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Startup%20101%20Pre-seed%20and%20Seed%20Funding.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=Startup%20101%20Pre-seed%20and%20Seed%20Funding.jpg) Pre-Seed & Seed Investment: A Startup 101 Overview Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Mar 11, 2024 Launching a startup is akin to planting a seed and nurturing it into a flourishing entity. In the financial landscape of startups, two crucial phases stand out: pre-seed and seed investment. Let's ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/startup-101-preseed-investment) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photography/Picture1.jpg.webp?width=760&height=428&name=Picture1.jpg.webp) Equity Incentive Plans for Startups: Guide for Service Providers Becky Mancero | Dec 1, 2023 If you are in the startup community, there is a good chance you have heard of an equity incentive plan but may not know exactly what it entails. SPZ Legal can help you on this journey. This article ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/funding/issuing-equity-to-service-providers-a-guide-to-equity-incentive-plans-for-startups) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photography/towfiqu-barbhuiya-joqWSI9u_XM-unsplash.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=towfiqu-barbhuiya-joqWSI9u_XM-unsplash.jpg) Venture Debt Guide: Legal Considerations for Founders Becky Mancero | Nov 8, 2023 Entering the world of entrepreneurial ventures is akin to embarking on a daring expedition where the terrain is often unpredictable, yet brimming with promise. Amidst the myriad funding options ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/funding/unveiling-the-power-of-venture-debt-a-legal-guide-for-startup-founders) ## [CARES Act Stimulus Package: What Startups Need to Know David De La Flor | Aug 31, 2020](https://spzlegal.com/blog/funding/covid19-cares-act) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photography/shutterstock_472132963.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=shutterstock_472132963.jpg) COVID-19 Fundraising Options for Startups Hash Zahed | Aug 20, 2020 If your startup is currently in the middle of a fundraise or considering fundraising in the near future, you may be wondering how those efforts will be impacted by the current health pandemic ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/funding/covid19-fundraising) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/First%20Public%20Benefit%20Corporation.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=First%20Public%20Benefit%20Corporation.jpg) Laureate Education: First Benefit Corporation IPO Hash Zahed | Nov 6, 2019 Etsy made news when it went public as a B Corp in April 2015. And now we have the first Benefit Corporation to file for an Initial Public Offering (or IPO) in the U.S.: Laureate Education, an online ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/funding/laureate-education-public-benefit-corporation-ipo) [Previous](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding/page/1) [Next](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding/page/3) [![spz-legal-logo-2024](https://spzlegal.com/hubfs/logos/spz-legal-logo-2024.svg)](https://spzlegal.com/) Categories - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding) - [Incorporation](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/incorporation) - [Employment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Contracts](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/contracts) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/data-privacy) - [Firm Culture](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/firm-culture) - [M&A](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma) - [News](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/news) - [Social Enterprise](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/social-enterprise) - [Acquired](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/acquired) - [Intellectual Property](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Client Engagement](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/client-engagement) - [Nonprofit](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/nonprofit) - [AI](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ai) - [Artificial Intelligence](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) Recent Posts - [Commercial and Technology Transactions Attorney Morgan Kasenchak Joins SPZ Legal](https://spzlegal.com/blog/morgan-kasenchak-joins-spz) - [Becky Mancero Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Second Consecutive Year](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-2026) - [What We Fix in Diligence Over and Over Again Before a Financing or Exit](https://spzlegal.com/blog/startup-legal-issues-before-financing-exit) - [Becky Mancero on the Melissa Widner Podcast: Cap Tables, Equity Mistakes, and AI in the Legal World](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-on-the-melissa-widner-podcast-cap-tables-equity-mistakes-ai-in-the-legal-world) - [Spinning Out a Product Into a New Startup: Legal Issues Founders Need to Solve Early](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spinning-out-product-new-startup-legal-guide) - [Converting an LLC to a Corporation: When It Makes Sense and How to Do It Without Creating a Mess](https://spzlegal.com/blog/converting-llc-to-corporation-startup-guide) - [The Role of LOIs in M&As: Structuring Letters of Intent](https://spzlegal.com/blog/the-role-of-lois-in-mas-structuring-letters-of-intent) - [Exit Structures: Mergers, Acquisitions, & Tax Treatment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/exit-structures-mergers-acquisitions-tax-treatment) Locations **San Francisco Bay Area, California** **Milwaukee, Wisconsin** **Los Angeles, California** **Denver, Colorado** **Miami, Florida** **Austin, Texas** Contact Us [Email](https://spzlegal.com/contact) Follow Us - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spz-legal) Startup Topics - [Formation](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/incorporation) - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding) - [Employment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Intellectual Property](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/data-privacy) - [Commercial Agreements](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/contracts) - [M&A Law](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma) © 2026 [SPZ Legal, P.C. 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