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Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

What Is and Isn’t Permissible When Startup Founders Split

The Tel Aviv District Court (Economic Department) recently ruled that a partner in a startup breached his obligations as an officer in the company, as well as other obligations toward his former partner in that company. The...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Critical Considerations before Drawing up a Founders’ Agreement

When a group forms to establish a joint venture, the first legal document they should draft is a founders’ agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to define the conditions under which the entrepreneurs will establish a...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Event] Negotiating Venture Deals in a Down Market - February 16th, London, United Kingdom

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Join our upcoming breakfast and learn panel: Negotiating Venture Deals in a Down Market. The panel will include some of London’s leading venture capital investors and topics will include: - Latest trends in VC term...more

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Non-disclosure agreements: A word to the wise to entrepreneurs

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​​​​​​​As a startup, one of the most exciting moments in your company’s growth is receiving a proposal from a large strategic or market player who wants to engage in a technical interchange in support of a potential business...more

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What You Need To Know About Negotiating A Venture Term Sheet

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For any founder, whether a first-timer or a serial entrepreneur, it’s an exciting moment when you receive a term sheet from a venture capital fund for your company’s first preferred stock financing round. Excitement aside,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS #6 – Leading Tech Companies through a Downturn

Downturns can be challenging for any company, but the current COVID-19 pandemic shows once more (as the financial crisis did in 2008 and 2009) that the effects of such a crisis on start-ups can be particularly severe....more

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Come to Terms: Why Every Founder Should Embrace the Term Sheet

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Once upon a time, some founders needed money. They pitched a group of investors, and the investors agreed to give them many gold coins at a set valuation. The founders were happy, and the investors were happy. The company...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 11.21.2019 | Top Story: UAW President Resigns After GM Accuses Fiat Chrysler of Bribery

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More than a bit of drama in the auto world yesterday, with General Motors suing rival Fiat Chrysler, accusing it of “bribing United Auto Workers officials to gain competitive advantages in contract negotiations.”  The UAW’s...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Raising Early Stage Financing for Your Start-Up? The Do’s and Don’ts You Must Know

Raising financing is tricky, stressful and for many involves navigating uncharted waters. It is an art and an important skill to master to ensure the future of your start-up. Whether your first investment comes when you...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2019 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Who the Hell is Running My Startup? - Entrepreneurs are known for their passion and drive. They believe in their idea and will do whatever they can to turn that...more

JD Supra Perspectives

Tips for a Startup Manufacturer in Negotiating Vendor Contracts

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As a startup manufacturer, vendor contracts are one of the most common types of agreements you are likely to encounter. ...more

WilmerHale

Startup M&A: Why a Letter of Intent Deserves Your Full Attention

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You might know it as a letter of intent or a term sheet. Maybe you’ve heard it referred to as an MOU, or memorandum of understanding. Whatever you call it, this document of about five pages is a summary of the terms of a deal...more

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Negotiating a Term Sheet? Entrepreneurs, Take Note

What do entrepreneurs need to know about term sheets in order to get a deal done? William Bernat: Term sheets are not “one size fits all.” Since most of a term sheet’s provisions are meant to protect the investors’...more

WilmerHale

Put Down That Hammer: Four Times When a DIY Approach Is Guaranteed To Backfire

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As a founder, you need to be scrappy, take care of that bottom-line. We get that, we’re all for a DIY approach when it makes sense (psst we even help you do that through our very free document generator). ...more

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Tech Industry Bulletin

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In this Issue: - Corporate: Negotiating Strategies for the Sale of Technology Companies - Intellectual Property: Crowdfunding and Confidentiality for Tech Start-Ups - Real Estate: An Introduction to...more

Winstead PC

Advisory Board Members

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Often a young technology company will seek assistance from more experienced individuals, giving them the position of “Advisory Board Member” and giving equity to a person who agrees to serve in that capacity. This designation...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Beware of Promises

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In the early stages of a new venture, things move quickly. An entrepreneur will talk with many different potential team members, some of whom aren’t a good fit, some of whom become co-founders and valued long-term partners,...more

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Strategic Tips for Approaching Lenders and How to Choose the Right One

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For those small businesses that are looking to obtain debt financing or to refinance existing debt, there are some strategic planning tips to consider in approaching and selecting a potential lender. ...more

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