Ten Talks: New Pathways for Companies Looking for Capital
Convertible debt is exceptionally attractive to investors in volatile markets because it offers the security of a bond with the upside of equity. That is why convertible debt was one of the strongest asset classes during the...more
In the decade since the global financial crisis, ship financing has undergone considerable change. Traditionally, debt financing with banks and equity financing were the most common methods used by shipping companies to raise...more
Join us for a webinar series on Investing in University Startup Companies. Topics discussed include legal issues, financial structures and implications. We are grateful for our guest panelists from Activant....more
Welcome to Ten Talks With Gould & Ratner, a new video series of 10-minute conversations with some of our firm's most experienced attorneys, discussing the latest trends they're seeing in a variety of the industries we serve. ...more
Private equity and alternate lenders often take a basket of rights when investing in an entity. The basket may include equity, options, warrants and/or debt. In the case of debt financing, lenders often negotiate equity...more
Entrepreneurs often raise capital with a combination of convertible notes and an agreement called a SAFE, or Simple Agreement for Future Equity. A SAFE seems like a no-nonsense DIY solution for early-stage companies—but...more
After years of increasing acceptance of and reliance on convertible note financings as a mechanism for funding early-stage companies, we have noted a clear emerging trend away from such transactions (and others like them,...more
The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital...more
With the increasing level of investment in emerging companies, entrepreneurs are being presented with a wider range of financing documents. One of the relatively newer financing instruments is the “SAFE” (simple agreement for...more
As counsel to scores of companies in capital raising mode at any point in time, my colleagues and I regularly are asked questions by entrepreneurs regarding the valuations and other terms they should expect to receive from...more
Most start-up companies turn to friends, family and/or high net worth individuals as the first source of capital to fund their operations. Banks will not lend to these companies since there are no real assets to collateralize...more
I get questions all the time from clients who haven’t raised convertible debt before. If my clients frequently ask these questions, no doubt there are scores of others who have the same ones. ...more