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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 Are Cumulative Dividends on Preferred Stock and Why Do They Show Up at Exit?
What Are Cumulative Dividends on Preferred Stock and Why Do They Show Up at Exit? You close your Series A financing. The term sheet includes a provision granting investors an 8 percent cumulative dividend on their preferred stock. Your lawyer notes that the clause occasionally appears in venture financings, the
What Is a Voting Agreement, and What Control Does It Give My Investors?
What Is a Voting Agreement, and What Control Does It Give My Investors? You close your Series A financing. The cap table shows that you still own a majority of the company. On paper, nothing seems alarming. You remain the largest shareholder, and assume that means you retain control over
What Is a Subscription Agreement and What Am I Actually Signing When My Round Closes?
What Is a Subscription Agreement and What Am I Actually Signing When My Round Closes? Your Series A is finally ready to close. The lead investor has signed. The legal documents are circulating. Your counsel sends over something called a subscription agreement and describes it as a routine closing document.
What Is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Can My Startup Be Held Liable?
What Is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Can My Startup Be Held Liable? Your startup is expanding internationally. A distributor introduces you to a local consultant who claims he can help secure licenses faster. A government permit that should take months can supposedly be approved in a few weeks.
What Happens to My SAFE When a Priced Round Closes?
What Happens to My SAFE When a Priced Round Closes? You raised money through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) because it was fast, inexpensive, and avoided lengthy negotiations over valuation. Now a lead investor is proposing a priced round. Everyone around the table seems focused on valuation, board
What Are Representations and Warranties in an Acquisition Agreement and What Happens If I Get Them Wrong?
What Are Representations and Warranties in an Acquisition Agreement and What Happens If I Get Them Wrong? You have negotiated the purchase price. The Letter of Intent (LOI) is signed. Due diligence is moving forward. Everyone is talking about closing dates and transaction logistics. Then the acquisition agreement arrives. It
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