Warrants: The Tax Story
Warrants can be confusing from a tax point of view. There are a couple of reasons for this. But the primary reason is probably that how a warrant is taxed is driven.
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How to Share Equity
By Nikki Piplani and Joe Wallin If you are a startup company founder, one of the first questions you will have will be about sharing equity with your early hires.
Secondary Sales and An Investor Covenant You Don't Want To Miss
If you are investing in early stage companies, there are certain deal terms you want.
The Beauty of Revenue Based Financing
What is Revenue Based Financing? For the most part, early stage company financings fall into two categories: 1.
The Text of New Section 4(a)(7)
If you are looking for the complete text of new Section 4(a)(7) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, I have quoted it in full below.
Stock Options: Don't Forget Board Approval
If you are in the process of awarding stock options to employees or service providers, do not forget that you need (among other things) board approval of all stock option grants.
Immediately Exercisable ISOs: The Problems
A lot of companies, including a large portion of Silicon Valley startups, grant new hires immediately exercisable ISOs (incentive stock options) with the expectation that many will exercise their...