Anoushka Gupta

Startup pitch deck: free template with investor tips

Create the perfect pitch deck with our free template, including tips from industry experts and step-by-step guidance.

Kaylin Sullivan

How to value your startup for fundraising

Set your startup's valuation confidently. Get clarity on your startup's valuation and how much to raise with data-backed...

Idin Sabahipour

Why you would choose a priced round over a SAFE

Deciding between SAFEs and priced rounds? Learn why founders prefer fixed equity, cap table clarity and faster closes. S...

Idin Sabahipour

What’s the best US state to incorporate in?

Not sure where to incorporate your startup? Explore the pros and cons of popular states and learn why Delaware C corps a...

Carys Brain

How to set up your company’s share structure the right way

Avoid unnecessary headaches. Learn how to issue founder shares, leave reserves and set up your share structure the right...

Idin Sabahipour

Sold your QSBS too early? You can still save millions in tax

Sold your QSBS too early? Learn how Section 1045 rollovers can help preserve your tax-free gains.

Idin Sabahipour

Team Agreements: Hire fast, protect your IP and get set to scale

Your all-in-one hiring toolkit from SeedLegals. Create, sign and store the key documents you need to onboard employees,...

Carys Brain

Rule 701: What startups need to know

Understand Rule 701 and how startups can issue stock options legally without SEC registration. Learn the limits, risks a...

Idin Sabahipour

Creating a doctor in your pocket with Norvana.

From wearables to weight loss, Jostein Svendsen explains how Norvana uses AI to keep your health on track with personali...

Anthony Rose

Bamboo water? It’s a thing and it’s going global

Say goodbye to sugary soft drinks. Juno’s bamboo-powered beverages are low in sugar, big on benefits and part of the new...

Anthony Rose

Work smarter and win more deals with Pebbles AI

Learn how Pebbles AI helps founders build better go-to-market strategies from day one and gain insights into investor ta...

Anthony Rose

PR made easy for startups with Top Trick

Former journalist Priscilla Pollara shares how her startup, Top Trick, helps founders master PR, making it simple, affor...

Anthony Rose

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How to amend a Delaware Certificate of Incorporation

Need to amend your Delaware Certificate of Incorporation? Learn how to file share changes or updates smoothly with or wi...

Idin Sabahipour

Optimizing your LinkedIn profile with Ekky Manoilenko and Rob Cossins

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to turn impressions into funding with Ekky Manoilenko and Rob Cossins from S...

Erin Deasy

How to get up to $500M in federal tax relief

Could you sell your startup for hundreds of millions and pay little to no federal tax? It sounds too good to be true, bu...

Idin Sabahipour

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Alternative Minimum Tax: The tax trap employees shouldn’t ignore

Exercising stock options? Learn how AMT works, when it applies and how to avoid surprise tax bills on your incentive sto...

Idin Sabahipour

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Marketing to win: What VCs expect (but no one teaches)

York Effect’s Tova Feldheim joins SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose to unpack how storytelling, user research and smart market...

Anthony Rose

How to get investment-ready with Nina Raab

What does it actually take to go from founder dream to investor-ready? It’s more than just polishing a pitch. It’s about...

Anthony Rose

How to expand to the US, raise from US investors and do the Delaware Flip

Get expert tips on US expansion, fundraising, and the Delaware Flip with Daniel Glazer of Wilson Sonsini and Anthony Ros...

Anthony Rose

Startup investment didn’t work out? Section 1244 lets you tax deduct up to $50K per year of losses

Lost money on a startup investment? You can deduct up to $50K/year from your taxable income.

Idin Sabahipour

Fighting climate change with floating farms: Seafields' smart solution

SeedLegals Startup of the Year Seafields is scaling ocean-based carbon capture with Sargassum seaweed. Founder John Auck...

Anthony Rose

Music video magic for every artist and every budget, with Music Video Marketplace

Music Video Marketplace founder Loraa White explains how she’s changing music video creation with AI, speed and creativi...

Anthony Rose

Creating purr-fect branding on a budget with AI Kat

Learn how AI KAT transforms brand building with AI-driven strategies and expert insights in this conversation between fo...

Anthony Rose

Pay-as-you-go CFOs for cost-efficient scaling

Learn how startups are scaling smarter with fractional CFOs in this conversation between Hire CFO’s founder, Searle Goot...

Anthony Rose

Building and scaling high-performing startup teams, with Thejus Chakravarthy

Anthony Rose and Thejus Chakravarthy share how to lead teams, balance autonomy, structure feedback and handle conflict a...

Anthony Rose

How to save money when launching your startup

Starting a business is expensive — no way around it. From website builds to design and development, the bills pile up fa...

Anthony Rose

Building the mindset to scale your startup: 10 insights from Anthony Rose and Craig Revord

Anthony Rose sits down with executive coach Craig Revord to explore what it really takes to evolve from founder to high-...

Kaylin Sullivan

1 min read

How to do a funding round on SeedLegals

Want to raise investment? You know you need to do a funding round. But what exactly is a funding round? How do you even...

Anthony Rose

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Ending spreadsheet chaos: How Mapify is changing the logistics game with AI

Mapify Logistics is bringing AI-powered automation to outdated IT systems, cutting hours of work into minutes. Learn ho...

Anthony Rose

Flippa Invest connects you to investors, SeedLegals makes the deal happen

🚀 Big news for digital founders! SeedLegals is teaming up with Flippa Invest, Flippa’s brand-new platform that connects...

Kirsty MacSween

Top 5 QSBS items in preparation of your financing round

Raising a financing round is a defining moment for any startup. Amidst the pressure to secure funding and finalize term...

Jonathan Fish

Five-year business plan: Why you need one and how to write it

Founders generally don’t like the idea of predicting their business growth for the next five years. But having a clear p...

Idin Sabahipour

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Should I grant my employees ISOs or NSOs?

As a founder, equity compensation is one of your most powerful tools. It lets you attract talent when cash is tight, ret...

Drew Macklin

10 min read

Convert your LLC into a Delaware C corp on SeedLegals

Often, founders start their business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) because it’s cheap and quick to set up. But a...

Drew Macklin

What is an 83(b) election and when do I need one?

If you’re a founder or employee receiving stock that vests over time, you need to know about the 83(b) election....

Idin Sabahipour

QSBS: What you need to know as an employee receiving stock

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) can offer a big tax break to employees who get stock as part of their pay. If you...

Idin Sabahipour

1 min read

How to do a SAFE on SeedLegals

If you’re planning to raise money for your business you might choose to use a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)....

Drew Macklin

SeedLegals: Best Customer Support and Best Value based on your reviews

What a start to 2025! We’re proud to share that the SeedLegals team has won an incredible sweep of awards for our custom...

Kirsty MacSween

Picking the right SEC exemption for your fundraise

Raising money for your startup takes more than just finding the right investors and negotiating a term sheet – you also...

Drew Macklin

8 min read

Should I incorporate my startup as an LLC, an S corp or a C corp?

Learn how to choose the ideal business structure for your startup. Compare LLCs, S corps and C corps to discover the bes...

David Lehrer

SAFEs vs. Convertible Notes vs. Priced Rounds – Financing your pre-seed startup

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and become a founder of what you hope will be an extremely successful company. But...

David Lehrer

Can a SAFE qualify as Qualified Small Business Stock?

Investors seeking to maximize their tax saving are asking whether a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) be conside...

Drew Macklin

YC post-money SAFEs: Avoiding expensive dilution mistakes

If you’re a startup founder looking for funding, the terms of your SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) can have...

Idin Sabahipour

Can I ask for investment online? Navigating Rule 504, 506(b) and 506(c) as a founder

When you’re raising money for your company, the stock you’re offering are ‘securities’ – they’re finan...

Idin Sabahipour

What happens if I sell my QSBS during the five-year period?

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) offers a significant tax benefit for founders and early investors in startups. It...

Idin Sabahipour

A state-by-state analysis of how Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is treated

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) can offer amazing tax benefits for founders and investors – potentially giving you...

Drew Macklin

What is a 409A valuation, and when do I need one for my startup?

To give shares or options to your US taxpaying employees, you need to first establish the fair market value (FMV) of the...

Idin Sabahipour

SeedLegals launches in the U.S. to slash the time and cost of startup fundraising

It’s official: SeedLegals has landed in the U.S.! After years of transforming how early-stage companies raise, we’re bri...

Anthony Rose

9 min read

How to negotiate your term sheet as a founder

Find out how to strike the balance between keeping the money on the table and getting a fair deal. Find out the red flag...

Idin Sabahipour

QSBS for investors: Save millions in capital gains taxes on your startup investments

If you invest in startups, you need to know about Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). It’s stock issued by early-stag...

Idin Sabahipour

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS): The tax break founders need to know about

Surprisingly few founders know about it, but qualified small business stock (QSBS) is a type of stock issued by early-st...

Idin Sabahipour

NVCA Model Legal Documents: The complete guide for founders

When you’re going through a fundraise, there are a lot of documents that need to be agreed. Instead of drafting every d...

Idin Sabahipour

Pre-money valuation explained

Your company’s pre-money valuation is important to understand how much equity you’ll offer in exchange for the investmen...

Idin Sabahipour

Startup boards explained and tips to manage your board

The founder's guide to creating and managing a startup board. Responsibilities, what to pay and how to ace the admin.

Idin Sabahipour

Pre-seed funding: what it is and how to get it

We explain what pre-seed funding is, how it works and how to raise it. We discuss pre-seed funding valuation and how to...

Kaylin Sullivan

Cap Table: What it is and why you need one

A capitalisation table shows who owns what in a company. We explain what a cap table is, why startups need one, and the...

Idin Sabahipour

9 min read

How to find startup funding

One of the most common questions founders ask is ‘How do I get funding?’ Read our comprehensive guide to finding funding...

Carys Brain

20 early stage venture capital firms in New York [2025]

Discover the top early-stage VCs in New York. We've curated this list to include a wide range of sectors and missions.

Idin Sabahipour

How to create a pitch deck: top tips from an expert pitch coach

A good pitch deck gets you out of the inbox and into investor meetings. Find out the slides you need and learn how to te...

Angel Gambino