Voting Agreements Explained for Founders
The voting agreement is the quiet document in a priced round that decides who sits on your board and whether shareholders can be required to approve a sale. It …
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Fundraising
Pitch decks, term sheets, SAFEs and valuations, explained from both the founder and investor side.
Fundraising for Service Businesses: Realistic Options
Most fundraising advice is written for software startups chasing venture capital. If you run a cafe, a cleaning company, an agency or a trades business, that …
Community Shares and Co-op Funding Explained
When a village pub is about to close, a local bakery needs new ovens or a group of neighbors wants to build a solar farm, there is a funding route that turns …
Convertible Equity vs Convertible Debt
Two founders can raise the same amount from the same angel and walk away with very different obligations, simply because one signed convertible equity and the …
Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreements Explained
Sooner or later, a founder thinks about selling a few shares, whether to pay down a mortgage, fund a family need or simply take a little risk off the table. In …
Investor Pro Rata Waivers Explained
Your existing investors may have the right to keep their ownership steady by buying into your next round. That is a good thing until a new lead investor wants a …
Preparing for a Fall Fundraise in Summer
Fundraising feels like it starts with the first investor meeting. In reality, the rounds that move fastest are mostly won in the quiet weeks before. If you plan …