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Streamlining M&A Transactions: The Atlassian Term Sheet

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M&A Transactions Are Hard The M&A process can be unexpectedly difficult, particularly if you are buying or selling a company for the first time. Everything starts out fine: Meetings filled with pleasantries and shared optimism. Negotiations around purchase price. A…

Key Legal Documents for a Series A Financing Round

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As we noted in our blog post about startup financing options, startups can implement various strategies to stay afloat (and thriving), including: bootstrapping, crowdfunding, traditional loans, convertible financing, and equity financing. Most startups implement the following series of fundraising rounds:…

Corporate Governance 101 for C-corp Startups

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As mentioned in the Startup Legal Checklist blog post, when an entrepreneur comes to us with eyes towards venture capital funding, we recommend incorporating as a Delaware C-Corp. The reason being, that Delaware is a management-friendly state, with plenty of…

Six Financing Options for Funding Your Startup

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Choosing the right financing structure is a critical choice for founders. Some begin with their life savings, others run a crowdfunding campaign, and, those eligible, often opt for a traditional loan. Other popular financing options include convertible notes, equity financing,…

Can I use a fundraising finder for my startup?

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Clients often ask, “Can I use a finder when fundraising for my startup?”. A fundraising finder can provide introductions; however, contracting for fees dependent on a successful raise is NOT permitted. It is the hallmark of a broker-dealer relationship (using a registered…

Private Placement Offerings: SEC Form D

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Under federal securities laws, all securities offerings must be registered with the SEC unless the offering meets an exemption. Regulation D governs the exemptions for security offering filings. For startups, the two likely applicable exemptions fall under Rule 504 and…

What are Blue Sky laws?

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Blue Sky laws are state securities laws that are designed to protect investors against fraudulent sales practices and activities. These state laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and are in addition to the federal securities laws (not in place of).…
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