Practical securities law guidance for startups: private offerings, exemptions, and fundraising compliance.
Complete guide to priced equity rounds for founders: Series Seed through Series A, key terms, valuation mechanics, and what to expect from institutional investors.
A living reference of 75+ startup law terms every founder should know — from 83(b) elections to QSBS, Reg D to vesting schedules, explained in plain English.
Accredited investor requirements for startups: income test $200k/$300k, net worth $1M (excluding your home), and SEC-approved credentials. Includes verification steps under Reg D (506(b)/(c)).
A practical comparison of the two most important Reg D exemptions — Rule 506(b) and 506(c). When to use each, how investor verification works, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
A comprehensive guide to Regulation D — the securities law framework that makes startup fundraising possible. Covers Rules 504, 506(b), and 506(c), accredited investor requirements, Form D, and common pitfalls.
The SEC’s Spring 2025 Regulatory Flexibility Agenda quietly tees up two proposals that could materially reshape how startups raise capital and how founders and early investors eventually get...
By: James Graves The Significance of Accredited Investors vs.
Raising equity capital for a startup properly can be challenging, but it is the first step before starting a successful business.
Intro to Rule 701 Any time a company grants stock options or compensatory equity awards of any kind, the company must comply with the registration requirements of federal and applicable state...
When you set up your company, you hopefully set up a stock option plan (also known as an equity inventive plan) at the same time so that you have a plan that is properly adopted and ready to be used...
