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June 18, 2026

Registration Rights

What Are Registration Rights and What Do They Force My Company to Do?

What Are Registration Rights and What Do They Force My Company to Do? You signed an Investors’ Rights Agreement during a financing round several years ago. At the time, most of the discussion focused on valuation, board seats, liquidation preferences, and dilution. Registration rights received very little attention. They felt like provisions that might matter […]

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Management Fees

What Am I Really Paying in Management Fees Over the Life of a Venture Fund?

What Am I Really Paying in Management Fees Over the Life of a Venture Fund? You review a venture fund’s offering documents and see the familiar phrase: “2 and 20.” The 20 percent carry gets your attention immediately. It sounds significant, so you spend time evaluating whether the General Partner (GP) deserves that level of

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Stock Options

Should My Startup Switch From Stock Options to RSUs as We Scale?

Should My Startup Switch From Stock Options to RSUs as We Scale? In the early days of a startup, stock options are usually an easy decision. The company’s valuation is low. Strike prices are low. Employees see meaningful upside if the company succeeds. Founders can offer equity packages that feel exciting without creating immediate tax

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