September 18, 2022
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SAFE: Should’ve Asked For an Explanation
An explanation of the mechanics and shortcomings of the most popular instrument for investing in startups, plus our solution.
September 18, 2022
Legal Support
to Startup Founders from Day One
We will serve as your guide in navigating the US startup landscape, from incorporation to exit.
Featured Article
Legal Guide for Startups in the U.S. 2022
This ultimate guide covers a wide range of legal intricacies that every startup founder needs to know before starting a business in the U.S.: from incorporation to stock issuance, intellectual property protection to employee stock option plans, fundraising to taxes – you name it, we’ve got it covered.
Legal Services
01
Incorporation
The two most common reasons to form a company in the U.S. are to fundraise with U.S. investors and to accept payments from U.S. clients (such as via Stripe). It is much harder to do these things with a non-U.S. company. We help you set up a C-Corp or LLC with ongoing legal support tailored to your needs
Company Formation in the U.S.
02
Financing
Whether you are fundraising with angel investors or professional VCs, we will guide you through negotiations and draft the required documents
SAFE: Should’ve Asked For an Explanation
03
Corporate Governance
We help you follow the required procedures for board and shareholders’ meetings and written consents and assist with state filings and disclosures
Who Is Who in a Delaware C-Corp
04
Team
Document your arrangements with the team and advisors, including ESOPs, FASTs, NDAs, carve-out plans, and internal policies
Carve-Out Plans
05
Intellectual Property
Ensure your main assets are protected by registering trademarks and copyrights, entering into license agreements, preparing for IP due diligence, and enforcing your rights in and out of court
Legal Guide for Startups in the U.S. 2022
Open Source
Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
A set of documents required to set up the ESOP and issue options to employees
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
A mutual NDA to protect the confidentiality of proprietary information
Services Agreement (Multi-Purpose)
A generic agreement for an independent contractor’s services
Proprietary Information & Invention Assignment Agreement
An agreement for founders, employees, and advisors to transfer IP rights to the company
Board and Shareholder Consents
Make company decisions without calling board and shareholder meetings
Convertible Note
Raise funds from individual investors through a loan convertible into equity
Regulation S SAFE
Raise funds via SAFE from investors located outside the U.S.
Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Binding agreements between your company and the users of its website or mobile app
Trademark Application Filing Guide
File a U.S. trademark application all by yourself
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