Business Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio
By Drew Stevens
In this latest installment of our checklist for starting a venture capital fund, our Columbus venture capital lawyer will dive into some of the core structuring considerations in forming the venture capital fund itself. In our previous posts, we have covered structuring the venture capital general partner entity, as well as a general overview of […]
In our last post in this series, our Columbus, Ohio venture capital firm provided a general overview for some of the key considerations in structuring a venture capital fund in Ohio. In this post, we’ll cover the workings and structure of the general partner in a venture capital fund. What the General Partner Does A […]
At a conceptual level, venture capital is straightforward enough – money is raised, money is invested, and money is paid out to the general partner and limited partners. Digging deeper though, starting and structuring a venture capital fund can be incredibly complex and time consuming. Here, our Columbus venture capital lawyer provides an overview of […]
By Andrew D. Randol
When we say “alone,” we don’t mean it’s just you behind the counter or screen as the sole employee of your own company. We mean alone, as a sole proprietorship business owner. There are many reasons why people start their own businesses with no partners or limited liability partnerships. First, some business owners prefer to […]
Things are moving for your startup: you’re clicking with your co-founders, your technology development is solid, and you just signed your first legitimate venture capital term sheet. Before you rush to cash your investor’s check, there still remains some legal paperwork to wrap up your Series A round. One of the main documents that evidences […]
One of the more challenging aspects of growing your startup may be valuation. If you’re a first-time founder, nothing can be more frustrating than wading through jargon and buzzwords, searching for simple answers on startup valuation. Business Startup Attorney In this post, we’ll break down some of the essential concepts you’ll need to understand, such […]
In our last post, we started to dive into what startups can expect once they’ve signed a term sheet with a venture capital firm. Venture capital firms take due diligence seriously, and it can be intimidating to work with a Columbus venture capital law firm. Startup founders and officers who take due diligence equally if […]
If you’re a startup and you’ve just successfully negotiated your term sheet with a venture capital firm, congrats. You’ve spent months pitching to angels, VC firms, and just about anybody who will listen, and now you’ve finally locked down a commitment for funding. Now that you have a signed term sheet, the next step is […]
Raising money for your company? A Simple Agreement for Future Equity (“SAFE”) can be a great alternative to the more traditional convertible notes, in certain cases.