By Jesse Finfrock
There are few things more important to entrepreneurs and investors than managing founder equity and some of the most frequent startup questions we field are about common stock vesting. This piece addresses these questions and explains the fundamentals of vesting. Read the full article.
By Tim Harris
MoFo partner Tim Harris explains several key terms of a convertible note investment, including maximum conversion percentage, key negotiation, and conversion rights on maturity. Watch this video to learn more.
By Daniel Kahan
Equity incentive plans can be complicated. This article highlights initial considerations founders should think about as they evaluate the adoption of an equity compensation program.
By Ali Nardali
Stock options and other equity awards have historically been a common feature of the compensation packages offered by many startup companies to their employees and consultants. Yet many companies are often unaware of the pitfalls of the relevant security laws. This article provides guidance on common security law challenges faced by startup founders.
By Suz Mac Cormac
If you've built a social enterprise, you now have many corporate forms to choose from. This article explains what corporate forms, new and existing, are available to maximize the impact of a social enterprise.
By MoFo ScaleUp Team
Our London team, along with Thomson Reuters Foundation and UnLtd, created an interactive guide for UK-based social entrepreneurs to help determine the best legal structure for their social venture.
By Suz Mac Cormac
What is a "B Corp" and should your company pursue "B Corp" certification? This overview describes "B Corporations" and when a company should become B Certified.
By MoFo ScaleUp Team
While investment has traditionally been concerned with optimizing financial returns, modern day choices also include the option for tremendous social and environmental benefit alongside profits. With a number of financing options available, the market is realizing that there's more than one advantage to impact investing. Learn more about the types of financing driving impact investing.
By Murray Indick
Considering moving your startup from Europe to the United States? Read about why "flipping" into a U.S. corporate legal structure could be the best option for your business.
By Alistair Maughan, Andrew Boyd, Susan McLean and Greg Joynson
Businesses based in the UK can face numerous regulatory and legal complexities as they seek to enter the U.S. market. Our London team describes 10 key legal issues for UK-based startups to consider when moving stateside.
By Obrea Poindexter
This article explain the Decentralized Autonomous Organization which has emerged as a potential new source of funding for startups and acts as a bridge between crowdfunding and venture financing.
By Murray Indick
Early-stage businesses have multiple choices when it comes to fundraising. Learn about a few current alternatives to institutional venture capital funding.
By Murray Indick
Protecting your startup's intellectual property should be a top priority from the very beginning. This article describes common IP assignment mistakes and issues.
By Murray Indick
Paying attention to founder stock and seed investments at the outset of can help your business down the line. This article explains the importance of getting these details right at the earliest stage of business.
By John Rafferty
While venture capital firms are still the most active investors in the startup community, more and more large corporations are investing in early stage startups through separate investment divisions. This guide explains the process of taking funding from a strategic investor.
By Greg Giammittorio
This article explains why exit and termination provisions in joint venture arrangements are useful, and explores the primary issues to consider when drafting and negotiating these provisions.
By Tim Harris
MoFo partner Tim Harris explains what distinguishes a follow-on round from an initial round of financing, including the relationship between Series A and Series B investors in a follow-on round and how these relationships inform future series of investors. Watch this video to learn more.
By John Rafferty
This article explores the pros and cons and the principal features of each of the four primary forms that a startup business can take.
