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FAQs: Paycheck Protection Program

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The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The below is information from by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The loan amounts will be forgiven as long as: The loan proceeds are used to…
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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…
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