YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2015

One of the first actions you will take with your startup is to organize your company a separate legal entity to protect yourself from personal liability for the company’s debts. In the tech startup context, you’ll typically choose between a Corporation and a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Verdict : LLC.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 22, 2010

I told them that True Ventures had stuck to their brand name and submitted a totally clean term sheet. This states how the proceeds from a sale or dissolution of the company will be distributed. Tags: Startup Advice This Week in Venture Capital. No gotchas. No option pool shuffle. No hidden terms.

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Startup Company Lawyer

APRIL 23, 2009

The driving beliefs behind the Institute are that (1) great founders are often overlooked by the current entrepreneurial ecosystem, and that (2) innovative startups have a dramatic positive effect on the global economy. The COI includes Class A common stock, which has one vote per share, and Class F common stock, which has 10 votes per share.

Common Stock 33

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Advisor. ); STARTUP. Naming a Business. Graham also pushes for common stock, the right to participate in future funding rounds to preserve the size of the stake, and a guaranteed seat on the board. Kyle retained the right to name the third board member. Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. Email address: Home.

Arizona 40

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Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 14, 2010

In addition, I think that a “peace treaty&# between early-stage investors and startup companies on standard terms (at least at a term sheet level) is a step in the right direction. Almost all startup companies don’t declare dividends, so deletion of a dividend preference is irrelevant to an investor. Legal fees.

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Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

In Part I , I gave a quick summary of the who, when and why of forming and documenting a new startup company. This week we’ll delve into what , exactly, is necessary or desirable to lay a solid legal foundation for a startup to build upon. Pick a name for the new legal entity (e.g., Newco, Inc.”) Yes, it’s a mouthful.

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