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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Practice Areas
Intercompany Agreements
Company Formation
Startup Counselling
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions
Business and Technology Transactions
International Corporate Structuring
Corporate Growth and Governance
Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
Eastern European Startup Culture: Value Emerging
Who Counts as a Major Investor in My Term Sheet, and Why Should I Care?
Who Counts as a Major Investor in My Term Sheet, and Why Should I Care? You are reviewing a term sheet and come across a phrase that looks harmless: “Major Investor.” It appears to be little more than a definition. Most founders skim past it. That can be a mistake.
Which New State Privacy Laws Does My Startup Have to Follow in 2026?
Which New State Privacy Laws Does My Startup Have to Follow in 2026? You have customers across the United States. Your startup is not based in California. You do not consider yourself a data broker. You are focused on product development, customer acquisition, and growth. Privacy compliance feels like someone
What Is a Management Rights Letter and Why Does My VC Insist on One?
What Is a Management Rights Letter and Why Does My VC Insist on One? You are preparing to close a financing round. The term sheet is signed. The investment documents are nearly complete. The wire transfer is ready to go. Then one of your investors sends over a document called
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
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
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
Practice Areas
Company Formation
Startup Counselling
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions
Business and Technology Transactions
International Corporate Structuring
Corporate Growth and Governance
Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
Eastern European Startup Culture: Value Emerging