Knowledge

How purchasers and issuers can properly show accredited investor status.

Knowing the ins and outs of accredited investors is fundamental to any business hoping to raise money.

Other than the accumulation of interest over time and the date of maturity (typically convertible notes only) convertible notes and SAFEs are effectively the same form of instrument. This article explains the terms most common in each of these fundraising tools.

One logistical challenge that all companies face – whether they are pondering keeping the lights on or expanding into an exciting new area of development – is how to raise cash.

Once you have raised your first round of venture financing and have one or more outside investors on your board of directors, you likely will begin to consider ways to create a positive and productive relationship with your board.

If you formed your startup in California or another state, and in any format other than a Delaware C corporation, you will at some point consider whether to reincorporate your business venture into a Delaware corporation.