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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Demystifying the Fundraising Process—From First Meeting to Closing the Deal

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For founders, the fundraising process can feel like a black box that is more art than science and full of jargon, shifting timelines, and high stakes. Yet, understanding the typical steps and expectations can make the...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

When SAFEs Get Complicated: Hidden Pitfalls in Early-Stage Financing

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Last month, a startup’s Series A nearly fell apart when investors and founders realized their different calculation methods produced a $750,000 variance. The culprit was not deception or bad faith, but rather a complex...more

WilmerHale

Why SAFEs Can be Confusing

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Entrepreneurs often raise capital with a combination of convertible notes and an agreement called a SAFE, or Simple Agreement for Future Equity. A SAFE seems like a no-nonsense DIY solution for early-stage companies—but...more

McCarter & English, LLP

An Emerging Trend in Early-Stage Company Financing? – After Years of Growing Ubiquity of Convertible Notes, a Return to Priced...

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After years of increasing acceptance of and reliance on convertible note financings as a mechanism for funding early-stage companies, we have noted a clear emerging trend away from such transactions (and others like them,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Unlocking the SAFE – An Alternative to Convertible Notes

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With the increasing level of investment in emerging companies, entrepreneurs are being presented with a wider range of financing documents. One of the relatively newer financing instruments is the “SAFE” (simple agreement for...more

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