Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. Founded it as a California LLC but your potential VC wants a Delaware C-Corp? Forget to get around to setting up that Employee Stock Option Plan and want to be able to give the early guys their options at a low strike price?

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Austin Startup

JANUARY 25, 2020

A keen researcher, I looked up the best states to incorporate a company for startups— Nevada and Delaware were tops. I chose Delaware, signed up with Clerky and paid for my incorporation. In 3 days, my articles of incorporation as a Delaware C-Corp came by email. legal fees in the early stages. in one undertaking!

Delaware 62

Delaware SEC New York City New York 62

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The primary terms for these types of transactions are the valuation cap and the conversion discount. Startups also must pay an inexpensive service fee for incorporating in Delaware. John Vrionis ( @jvrionis ) is a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners who focuses primarily on early stage enterprise and consumer technology investments.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

He says, “Spending a few thousand on a domain could make a big difference long term, and give you the credibility and advantage over the competition, especially in the very beginning and early stages of the business.”. In fact, GreenPal wasn’t the only one that figured it was best to go for a Delaware-based C-Corp.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Early stage entrepreneurs will also still likely value experienced advice on company-building from seasoned venture capitalists. In short, token sales allow early stage companies to skip the series B round and beyond. Shift of value from equity holders to token holders. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Early stage entrepreneurs will also still likely value experienced advice on company-building from seasoned venture capitalists. In short, token sales allow early stage companies to skip the series B round and beyond. Shift of value from equity holders to token holders. Fuzzy Governance.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20