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Obtaining Venture Capital
How to Approach Venture Capitalists and Other Potential Investors for Your Business
- Guide to Raising Your First Round of Venture Capital
- The Dos and Don’ts of Approaching an Investor
- Entrepreneurs Who Want to Attract Investors Don’t Make These Mistakes
- Documentation Needed Before Seeking Venture Capital
- A View to an Investor: What We Don’t—and Do—Want to Hear from Entrepreneurs
- What NOT to Say to a Potential Investor
- The Do’s and Don’ts When it Comes to Approaching VCs
Pitch Deck and Pitching Advice
- How to Master the “Competitors” Slide in Your Pitch Deck – Q&A with Wayne Embree
- How to Make a Venture Capitalist Cringe – 7 Phrases to Remove From Your Pitch
- Making the Pitch: An Insider’s Perspective
- Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Pitching VCs
- 10 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Pitching VCs
- Typical Rookie Mistakes to Avoid when Preparing Your Presentation for VC’s
- The Newcomer’s Guide to Pitching VC’s in Silicon Valley
Pre-Seed Funding
- Understanding the Pre-Seed Ecosystem
- So What’s It Going to Cost: Legal Expenses for a Startup Business Raising Early-Stage Venture Financing
- Mortgage Financing: Dangerous Headwinds for Startups
- Entrepreneurs Who Want to Attract Investors Don’t Make These Mistakes
- 5 Steps to Successful Pre-Seed Funding
- Pre-Seed Financing Tips – Go With The Flow
Other Useful Advice for Getting Startup Funding
- 5 Guidelines for Founders When Choosing a VC Partner
- How Hyper Local Startups Can Secure Investment from Their Neighborhood To Power the Reemergence of Local Communities and Economies
- Guide to Raising Your First Round of Venture Capital
- How Does Angel Investing Differ from Venture Capital?
- Is Your Startup Ready for Venture Capital?
- Make a Deal with the Right VC
- Market Research: A Founders Secret Superpower
- Pass These 9 Milestones Before Asking VCs for a Dime
- Advice for Entrepreneurs: Smart Capital Beats Dumb
- I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now: Financial Metrics for SaaS Businesses
- Leadership Qualities VCs Want to See in Startup Founders
- You’re Going to Ask for How Much? Think Twice… As Much
- 4 Leadership Qualities VCs Want to See in Startup Founders
- Bigger, Not Better — When Less is More for Venture-Backed Startups
- Four Basic—but Vital—Legal Things You Should Know Before Raising Venture Capital
- Getting Started in Raising Venture Capital
- Think Creatively About Early-Stage Capital
- When Should a Startup Raise Capital
- Why a Solid Customer Data Strategy is Essential for VC Funding
- CPAs Can Make a Difference In the Quest for VC Funding
- VC Funding – Getting it Right the First Time Around
- The Do’s & Don’ts of Raising Capital
- Customer Traction: How Much Is “Enough”?
- What To Do After You Raise Your First Million
- Obtaining Venture Capital Funding
- Raising Capital: How Much, When, From Whom?
- Advice to Early-Stage Entrepreneurs: Accept the Gift of Undercapitalization
- Woo VCs by Using “Milestone Funding”
- Typical Rookie Mistakes to Avoid when Preparing Your Presentation for VC’s
Equity Crowdfunding
General Crowdfunding Advice
- How Hyper Local Startups Can Secure Investment from Their Neighborhood To Power the Reemergence of Local Communities and Economies
- The New State of Equity Crowdfunding
- Why Corporations Should Crowdfund
- The Tax Implications of Equity Crowdfunding in the U.S.
- How to Build Your Crowdfunding Campaign to Bring Backers
- Crowdfunding Your Way To Success
- Equity Crowdfunding: What Happens after The Deal Is Done?
- Crowdfunding Under the 2012 JOBS Act
- Crowdfunding Under Title III of the JOBS Act: Where Do We Stand Today?
- Equity Crowdfunding: A Two-Month Check-in
- Crowdfunding Uncertainties Create the Need for Caution
- Making Your Crowdfunding a Success – From Countdown to Launch!
- Crowdfunding Campaign Preparation
- How VCs are Using Crowdfunding to Vet Deals
- One Small Step for the SEC, One Giant Step for Equity Crowdfunding
- Equity Crowdfunding: Legal or Not?
SPACs
Regulations
Crowdfunding Act HR 4855
FINRA’s Capital Acquisition Broker (CAB) Rules
Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Jobs Act Title III
- How Hyper Local Startups Can Secure Investment from Their Neighborhood To Power the Reemergence of Local Communities and Economies
- Legal Issues in Equity Crowdfunding
- The New State of Equity Crowdfunding
- The Crowdfunding Revolution is Here – Crowds Not Included
- Equity Crowdfunding Remains Hampered by Lack of Investment Diversification Options
- Title III’s Impact – Jobs Act Summary
- Crowdfunding Under the 2012 JOBS Act
- Crowdfunding Under Title III of the JOBS Act: Where Do We Stand Today?
- Equity Crowdfunding: A Two-Month Check-in
- Crowdfunding Uncertainties Create the Need for Caution
- One Small Step for the SEC, One Giant Step for Equity Crowdfunding
- Equity Crowdfunding: Legal or Not?
Regulation A+
Regulation D
- Private Placements Pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D: A Summary
- Securities Law Compliance isn’t just for Public Companies — Practical Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Startups Raising Capital
- Concerns About Form D Publicity and Alternatives for Early-Stage Companies and Investment Fund Sponsors
SEC Rule 506b
- Startups May Soon Get Help From an Unexpected Source: The SEC
- Private Placements Pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D: A Summary
- Securities Law Compliance isn’t just for Public Companies — Practical Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Startups Raising Capital
- It’s Never Too Early in the Game for SEC Compliance
- Concerns About Form D Publicity and Alternatives for Early-Stage Companies and Investment Fund Sponsors
- Legal Considerations When Forming a Venture Capital Fund
- SEC Clarifies How to Sell to Investors in New Online Environment
SEC Rule 506c
- Startups May Soon Get Help From an Unexpected Source: The SEC
- Private Placements Pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D: A Summary
- Securities Law Compliance isn’t just for Public Companies — Practical Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Startups Raising Capital
- It’s Never Too Early in the Game for SEC Compliance
- Concerns About Form D Publicity and Alternatives for Early-Stage Companies and Investment Fund Sponsors
- Legal Considerations When Forming a Venture Capital Fund
- SEC Clarifies How to Sell to Investors in New Online Environment
Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”)
Qualified Emerging Technology Companies (“QETCs”)
R&D Tax Credit
United States Internal Revenue Code 11202
United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986
Co-Founder Relationship Advice – Find a Co-Founder
- Startups Gone Wrong: What Happens in a Liquidation and Who Gets Paid
- Equal Isn’t Always Fair: How to Divide Founders’ Equity
- 9 Questions When Dividing Founder Equity
- Stockholders Agreement – Five Common Issues and How to Address Them
- Biggest Lessons I Learned While Building Past Startups – Interview with Emanuel F. Barros
- Leading a Startup
- If You Are In Business with Others, You Should Have A Good ‘Prenup’ In Place
- Failure to Hold Your Partner Accountable Will Cost You Money and Credibility
- Three Tips on Choosing a Co-Founder for Your Company
- Why Finding the Right Partner is an Entrepreneur’s Top Priority
IP Protection and NDAs
Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Hiring the Right Startup Lawyer
- Dos and Don’ts of IP Protection for Tech Startups
- Less Problems, Mo’ Money: Common Legal Landmines in Tech Startups
- Four Tips for IP Savvy VCs
- Managing Your Patent Portfolio to Attract Investments
- Answered: A Startup’s Top 5 Intellectual Property Questions
- The Basics of Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Common IP Issues Facing Startups and How to Avoid Them
Startup Valuation Methods
Startup Due Diligence
- How to Prepare for the Rigors of Due Diligence
- Why Startups Need to Keep Accurate Accounting Records from Day One
- Less Problems, Mo’ Money: Common Legal Landmines in Tech Startups
- Planning to Sell Your Tech Company
- Startup Investment Due Diligence Checklist
Cap Tables
Portfolio Construction and Management
Advice on starting and managing an investment fund
- Micro Venture Capital Funds: Investing Prudently and for Future Funds
- “Micro” Venture Capital Funds: Generating Great Deal Flow and Investments
- Legal Considerations When Forming a Venture Capital Fund
- Protect the Investment: Require Portfolio Companies to Purchase Strong D&O Coverage
- SEC Clarifies How to Sell to Investors in New Online Environment
- VC Investing Needs More Skin in the Game
- The Venture Capital Community Gets an Online Makeover
Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)
Micro Venture Capital Funds
Funds with less than $50 million in committed assets to invest and frequently have between $5 million and $15 million to invest.
- Micro Venture Capital Funds: Investing Prudently and for Future Funds
- “Micro” Venture Capital Funds: Generating Great Deal Flow and Investments
- “Micro” Venture Capital Funds: Science Experiment or Successful Business?
Angel Investing
- Mortgage Financing: Dangerous Headwinds for Startups
- How Does Angel Investing Differ from Venture Capital?
- Will Angel Investors Put Their Money in a SAFE?
SAFE Investment Model
- Startups May Soon Get Help From an Unexpected Source: The SEC
- So What’s It Going to Cost: Legal Expenses for a Startup Business Raising Early-Stage Venture Financing
- Securities Law Compliance isn’t just for Public Companies — Practical Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Startups Raising Capital
- “Micro” Venture Capital Funds: Generating Great Deal Flow and Investments
- Should We Be Practicing SAFE Investments?
- Will Angel Investors Put Their Money in a SAFE?
Term Sheets
- So What’s It Going to Cost: Legal Expenses for a Startup Business Raising Early-Stage Venture Financing
- Startup Term Sheets: Suggestions for Successful Negotiation
- Fueling the VC Engine Begins With the Term Sheet
Stock Options
- Employers and Employees Should Consider Their Stock Options
- Reducing the Impact of Dilution on Early-Stage Companies
- Best Practices for Startup Founder Equity
- Stockholders Agreement – Five Common Issues and How to Address Them
- A Shareholders Agreement Primer: The Corporate Pre-Nuptial Agreement
- Shareholder Agreements – Terms, Tricks and Traps for the Unwary
- Tax Consequences when Exercising Stock Options
Cryptocurrency / Virtual Currency / Bitcoins / Blockchain
- With Security Tokens, VCs Finally Have a Blockchain Technology They Can Be Confident In
- What Every VC Should Know About Initial Coin Offerings
- Using Bitcoin as a Currency
- Virtual Currency Regulation: Does a Legal Framework Already Exist?
Startup Growth
- What Playing Football Taught Me About Building a Successful Startup Business
- Act Local, Scale Global: Early Stage International Expansion as a Strategy for Startup Success
Startup Marketing
- Getting Funded Now – Building a Compelling Executive Summary to Hook The Most Seasoned Investors
- Content Marketing for Startups ~ Do’s & Don’ts
- Having Trouble Determining Your Market Opportunity? Here’s What You Should Be Looking For.
Regional Specific Startup News and Advice
Silicon Valley (Bay Area)
Silicon Alley (NYC)
Silicon Wadi (Israel)
- Why Israeli Founders are Drawn to New York City
- The Venture Capital Black Hole: Israel Startups Struggle for Late Seed and Series A Capital
Silicon Roundabout (UK)
General Startup and Venture Capital Industry News and Resources
- VC Is Charging Ahead and Changing Fast: Here Are 3 Ways It Will Be Different in 2022
- How Startups Can Raise Venture Capital in a Virtual World
- The Great Expansion of Venture Capital: A Ten-Year Progression
- Since When Doesn’t Profitability Matter?
- Four Ways Gender Diversity Improves Your Business
- An Investor’s Take on SaaS KPIs Essential for Investment-Worthy Startups
- Startup Deals with Big Companies Are on the Rise. Here’s What That Means for Entrepreneurs.
- Venture Capital as a Service Business
- 2019 Market Outlook
- Why Corporations Are Outsourcing Venture Investing
- What Startups Need to Know About Compliance for Remote Employees
- Access To Capital Is Critical to Ensuring Success of Rural Entrepreneurs
- The Current State of Early-Stage Investing
- The Life Sciences M&A Landscape: Collaboration Between Startups and Industry Majors
- Guidelines to Success for Entrepreneurs
- Buying and Selling Venture-Backed Companies
- Five Pieces of Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs by a fellow Entrepreneur
- Best Practices When Choosing Startup Advisor(s)
- Protecting the Directors of Your Startup Company
- What You Should Know Before Building a Startup Advisory Board
- Why the Accelerator Model needs to be Disrupted for Robotics Startups
- Key Legal Agreements for Technology Startups
- Biggest Lessons I Learned While Building Past Startups – Interview with Emanuel F. Barros
- What The Private Market For Late-Stage, Venture-Backed Companies Will Look Like In Five Years
- 4 Tips To Drive Long-Term Success For Your Startup
- A Look Ahead at Venture Capital in 2016
- US Investors in China’s Tech Sector Must Navigate Through Uncertainty
- VC Investing Needs More Skin in the Game
- Anyone Can Now Become a VC Investor
- 3 Reasons to Invest More in Main Street – Startup Hubs Outside of Silicon Valley
- A New Entrepreneurial Capital City? Early Stage Investors Flock South This Summer
- Startup Success or Failure? The Tipping Point
- How Should College Play a Role in Educating Future Entrepreneurs?
- The Venture Capital Community Gets an Online Makeover
- Here’s How You Know You’re an Entrepreneur
- Lessons I’ve Learned as a Startup Founder