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Empowering Your Startup Journey with a San Francisco Startup Attorney

November 15th, 2023

Starting a new business in the tech-savvy environment of San Francisco can be exhilarating yet daunting. The path to success is littered with legal hurdles, from incorporation to intellectual property protection. This is where the expertise of a San Francisco startup attorney becomes invaluable. Primum Law Group specializes in guiding startups through the legal maze, ensuring your venture starts on solid legal footing.

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Knowing your numbers: The Key to Successful Fundraising

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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The Cap Table: Managing Equity in Your Startup

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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You Got the Investment Commitment – What’s Next?

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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Learning Corporate Governance from “Silicon Valley”: A Legal Perspective for Startup Founders

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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Learning Corporate Governance from “Silicon Valley”: A Legal Perspective for Startup Founders

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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Startup Counselling

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Corporate Governance and Compliance

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Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions

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Business and Technology Transactions

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International Corporate Structuring

Corporate Growth and Governance

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Eastern European Startup Culture: Value Emerging

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What Is a Liquidation Waterfall and How Do I Model My Return as an Early Investor? 

What Is a Liquidation Waterfall and How Do I Model My Return as an Early Investor?  Many startup investors assume that calculating their return is simple: take their ownership percentage and multiply it by the acquisition price.  In practice, it rarely works that way.  When a startup is acquired, merged, or

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How Do I Set Up My Startup’s First Board of Directors? 

How Do I Set Up My Startup’s First Board of Directors?  Most founders don’t think about their board until an investor asks about it. Unfortunately, that’s often when governance mistakes first come to light.  A board of directors is not just a legal formality. It is the body responsible for overseeing the company and approving

Equity vesting milestones: Structuring Founder Incentives for Longevity

Equity vesting milestones: Structuring Founder Incentives for Longevity

Structure equity vesting milestones to retain founders long-term. Learn how to design incentives that keep your team committed through growth phases.
Warrant Coverage

What Is Warrant Coverage and What Does It Mean for My Bridge Investment?

What Is Warrant Coverage and What Does It Mean for My Bridge Investment? You agreed to provide bridge financing to help a startup get through a difficult stretch. The company needed a runway. You took an additional risk. In exchange, the deal included something called warrant coverage as a sweetener.

Valuation Cap

What Is the Valuation Cap on a SAFE and What Does It Mean for My Return?

What Is the Valuation Cap on a SAFE and What Does It Mean for My Return? You invested early. The company was small, the risk felt high, and there were more questions than answers. To simplify the process, the startup raised through a SAFE rather than a priced round. Months

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Does My Startup Have to Comply With General Data Protection Regulation Even If I’m Based in the US?

Does My Startup Have to Comply With General Data Protection Regulation Even If I’m Based in the US? You built a SaaS product in the United States. The company is incorporated in Delaware. Your team works from Austin, New York, or San Francisco. Most customers are domestic, so privacy compliance

Practice Areas

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Company Formation

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Startup Counselling

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Corporate Governance and Compliance

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Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions

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Business and Technology Transactions

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International Corporate Structuring

Corporate Growth and Governance

Call us at 415.293.8042 or use our online form to schedule a consultation.
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Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
Eastern European Startup Culture: Value Emerging

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