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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
What Is a Zombie Fund and What Rights Do Limited Partners Have When a Fund Stops Investing?
What Is a Zombie Fund and What Rights Do Limited Partners Have When a Fund Stops Investing? You invested in a venture fund expecting a fairly predictable lifecycle. The General Partner (GP) would deploy capital, support portfolio companies, pursue exits, distribute proceeds, and eventually wind down the fund. Years later,
What Is a Distribution Waterfall in a Venture Fund and How Does It Affect My Returns?
What Is a Distribution Waterfall in a Venture Fund and How Does It Affect My Returns? You invested in a venture fund several years ago. One of the portfolio companies just announced a successful exit. Headlines are positive, the valuation looks impressive, and you start expecting a meaningful distribution. Then
How Do the FTC’s 2026 Merger Enforcement Changes Affect Startup Acquisitions?
How Do the FTC’s 2026 Merger Enforcement Changes Affect Startup Acquisitions? Many founders approach acquisitions with a simple assumption: If the transaction falls below the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filing threshold, there is little antitrust risk. That assumption has never been entirely accurate. In 2026, it may be particularly dangerous. Over
What Is a Controlled Foreign Corporation and How Can a Foreign Subsidiary Affect My US Taxes?
What Is a Controlled Foreign Corporation and How Can a Foreign Subsidiary Affect My US Taxes? Your startup is growing internationally. To support customers abroad, you establish a subsidiary in Ireland, Singapore, or another business-friendly jurisdiction. The structure seems straightforward. The foreign company handles international operations while the US parent
What Is ITAR and When Does My Startup’s Technology Trigger Export Control Compliance?
What Is ITAR and When Does My Startup’s Technology Trigger Export Control Compliance? Your startup develops software. You hire a talented engineer on an H-1B visa, share technical documentation through a cloud platform, and collaborate with contractors located in multiple countries. None of those activities feels like exporting technology. Under
What Is a Key Man Clause and Why Do Investors Want One in Startup Financing?
What Is a Key Man Clause and Why Do Investors Want One in Startup Financing? You receive a term sheet from a lead investor. The valuation looks reasonable. The board structure seems manageable. Most of the economics align with what you expected. Then your attorney points to a provision buried
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