Topic: Funding (3)

Convertible equity has gained popularity in Silicon Valley after Y Combinator made its Simple Agreement for Future Equity (or "SAFE") available for free and used it for all of its startups. Since ...

When raising money as a business, whether old or new, it is important to carefully consider the best way to fundraise--i.e. whether it will take the form of debt or equity. In short, "debt" refers to ...

When issuing "securities," it is necessary to pay attention to state "blue sky" laws, in addition to federal securities laws. If you are relying on a federal exemption that does not preempt state ...

If you offer securities for sale, the federal securities laws require you to register the securities with the Securities Exchange Commission unless an exemption applies. But what are some of the ...

Crowdfunding is a fantastic tool for generating early stage funds for all types of enterprises, including nonprofits, social enterprises, startups, and small businesses. There are many easy-to-use ...