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To “B” or Not to “B” a Benefit Corporation *

As counsel for many socially-conscious businesses, perhaps the most frequent early-stage question we field from entrepreneurs is whether they should organize their business as a traditional business entity (such as a...more

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Seattle Tech Week Takeaways: How to Set the Stage for Your Big Exit

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After a touch-and-go few years, the environment for exits like IPOs and mergers is beginning to show signs of life. And with new green shoots forming, there’s no better time for up-and-coming companies to ensure they're...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Legal Challenges Part 3 - Corporate Housekeeping Issues for African Startups

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In the final episode in of this three-part series, the hosts discuss good corporate housekeeping for startups in Africa, particularly the concepts of optics and risk. How well a company keeps its books and records sends a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS#7 – Flip it Right: US-Holdings für deutsche Start-ups

Mit unseren auf Technologietransaktionen spezialisierten Teams in allen wichtigen globalen Märkten begleiten wir zahlreiche deutsche Technologieunternehmen auf ihrem Wachstumspfad. Als eine der führenden Tech-Kanzleien...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS#7 – Flip it Right: U.S. Holding Structures for German Start-ups

In substantially all of the major world markets, we have dedicated technology lawyers who support young German technology companies on their growth trajectory through all stages. As one of the top tech law firms in the world,...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Advisory Board Agreements in Israel

Almost every entrepreneur comes across the term “advisory board” in the very early stages of developing its startup. But what does this term really mean?   An advisory board usually consists of a number of external advisors...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Legal Challenges Part 2 - Capital Structure Issues for African Startups

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In Part Two of their discussion of the legal challenges facing startups in the African VC system, Rossie E. Turman III, Deangeor Chin, Raquel Smith, and Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo address the topic of possible pitfalls in the...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Legal Challenges Part 1 – Setting Up Your Startup for Success

Today on “Lowenstein Africa Presents: Venture Voices,” Rossie E. Turman III, Deangeor Chin, Raquel Smith, and Tolulope "Tolu" Adetayo present the first in a three-episode series on legal challenges in the startup space in...more

Pillsbury - Propel

Should I Incorporate on My Own?

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Formally incorporating a company is a significant milestone in a founder’s journey. What may have begun as an idea doodled on the back of a napkin is now an official legal entity. Given the mass availability of...more

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Doręczenia elektroniczne (tzw. e-doręczenia)

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Ustawa z dnia 18 listopada 2020 r. o doręczeniach elektronicznych („Ustawa”) wdraża krajowy system doręczeń elektronicznych oraz nakłada na przedsiębiorców wpisanych do Krajowego Rejestru Sądowego („KRS”) lub Centralnej...more

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Electronic delivery (so-called e-delivery)

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The Act of 18 November 2020 on electronic delivery (the "Act") implemented a national electronic delivery system, and requires entrepreneurs registered in the National Court Register ("KRS") or the Central Register and...more

Winstead PC

Business Partner or Spouse?

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Too often, entrepreneurs (who intend on starting the next IPO) pay little to no attention to their organizational documents. This is quite intriguing, as it is similar to buying a house, and not paying attention to whose name...more

Perkins Coie

Private Early-Stage Startup Companies Coming Under Increased SEC Scrutiny

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While sophisticated participants in private markets have historically been seen as capable of bargaining for information or withstanding losses better than mom-and-pop investors, current events signal that the U.S. Securities...more

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Corporate Basics - Part II

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This post is the second in a series looking at what founders should think about when getting ready to launch a company, read part one here. Founders often wonder who actually controls the corporation they create – is it...more

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Key Issues in Business Formation

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Part One of a Series - Americans are serial entrepreneurs, consistently starting new businesses. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that more than 432,000 new businesses applied for tax IDs or Employer Identification...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Top Tips to Follow When Setting Up Your Private Limited Company

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2022

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Global Venture Funding and Unicorn Creation In 2021 Shattered All Records The global venture capital market grew an astounding 92% during 2021, from $335...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Comments and Insights on the Capital Structure of Startup Companies

In the regular corporate world, the capital structure of a company usually means the ratio between the company’s equity (money the company’s owners invested in it) and debt capital (external funding injected into the company...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Citizen Startup - Why Investors Are Becoming More Interested In ESG Measures - More venture capital firms are beginning to evaluate startups using not...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Data Reveals About Why Some Startups Reach Billion-Dollar Valuations - Ali Tamaseb, a partner at DCVC, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - April 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Why Will the Next Successful Startup Out of the COVID-19 Era Be AI-First?  Just as plenty of transformative companies were established in the wake of prior...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 4 Ways the Startup Landscape Will Shift in 2021 - As we approach the new year, it’s important to keep an eye on how the rapidly changing startup landscape will...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2020 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 7 tips for startups seeking VC funding in the pandemic - The coronavirus pandemic has founders concerned about raising capital for their startups. ...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Startup Funding in the Coronavirus Era

Get up in the morning, go to work, sit in meetings, pick up the kids from school, go to the grocery store, work out at the gym, or just meet up with friends and family. It’s hard to believe that until a few weeks ago this...more

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Could Messy Corporate Records Cost You?

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Whether just starting a venture or developing a hot emerging business over time, entrepreneurs spend a significant amount of time responding to requests about financial projections and intellectual property. While many...more

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