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The Founder’s Financing Dilemma: Convertible Notes or SAFEs? Early-stage companies seeking capital often face significant challenges when seeking traditional financing. Established financing approaches, such as a preferred stock financing or conventional debt, frequently prove impractical for startups. In response to these challenges, convertible financing instruments have emerged to address the needs of early-stage companies. Convertible […]

Beyond Remote Work: When Your Startup CEO Goes Global Blechynden Legal · CEO relocation, startup governance, global fundraising risk, investor confidence, cross-border compliance, Delaware law, D&O insurance Every founder dreams of scaling globally. But when your startup CEO relocates abroad to Dubai, Lisbon, Singapore, etc. most investors see risk. From board approvals delayed by time […]

From Founder to Minority Owner: The Hidden Cost of Not Tracking Your Equity Blechynden Legal · startup equity, founder dilution, venture capital negotiations, term sheet negotiation, cap table management, fundraising strategy, startup legal advice In the high-stakes world of startup funding, the difference between a good deal and a great one often comes down to […]

SPVs vs. Direct Investment: What’s Best for Friends & Family Rounds? Introduction When raising startup funding from friends and family, founders face a critical decision: accept direct investments or structure the round through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). This choice impacts everything from cap table management to investor relations and even your ability to secure […]

Letters of Intent in M&A Transactions: Key Components for Success In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), a Letter of Intent (LOI), also known as a term sheet, acts as a strategic roadmap that outlines the critical deal terms before both parties proceed to formal documentation and expensive due diligence. While generally non-binding (except for certain provisions), […]

Do’s and Don’ts of a Cap Table A capitalization table is more than just a spreadsheet. It’s the definitive record of who owns what in your company. When managed properly, your cap table serves as a single source of truth for ownership stakes, investment history, and equity distribution. When neglected, it becomes a liability that […]

Are You Due Diligence Ready? A Founder’s Essential Guide You’ve just received your first term sheet from a venture capital firm. Congratulations! But before you start celebrating, there’s one critical hurdle ahead: startup due diligence. This systematic evaluation by your potential investors can make or break your funding round, and being unprepared can cost you […]

The U.S. Flip: How International Startups Can Attract U.S. VC and Scale Faster For ambitious international companies, the path to significant growth often leads through the United States. With the world’s largest venture capital ecosystem, a vast consumer market, and numerous exit opportunities, the U.S. represents not just another market to enter, but a potentially […]

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Investor’s Guide to Legal Due Diligence Are complex legal hurdles draining your energy and diverting your focus from scaling your investments? Navigating intricate legal landscapes can be a major time sink, yet it’s crucial for protecting an investor’s stakes and driving the growth of your portfolio. Legal due diligence (the […]

Corporate Transparency Act 2025 Update: BOI Filing for Foreign Entities Only Published: May 2025 As of March 2025, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has undergone a significant policy shift: at this time, U.S. companies are no longer required to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI). However, foreign entities doing business in the U.S. are still subject […]