5 min readWhat 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
3 min readSeedLegals launches in the U.S. to slash the time and cost of startup fundraisingIt’s official: SeedLegals has landed in the U.S.! After years of transforming how early-stage companies raise, we’re bri... Anthony Rose
4 min readQSBS: What you need to know as an employee receiving stockQualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) can offer a big tax break to employees who get stock as part of their pay. If you... Idin Sabahipour
9 min readHow to negotiate your term sheet as a founderFind 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
7 min readQualified Small Business Stock (QSBS): The tax break founders need to know aboutSurprisingly few founders know about it, but qualified small business stock (QSBS) is a type of stock issued by early-st... Idin Sabahipour
6 min readNVCA Model Legal Documents: The complete guide for foundersWhen you’re going through a fundraise, there are a lot of documents that need to be agreed. Instead of drafting every d... Idin Sabahipour
7 min readQSBS for investors: Save millions in capital gains taxes on your startup investmentsIf you invest in startups, you need to know about Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). It’s stock issued by early-stag... Idin Sabahipour
3 min readPre-money valuation explainedYour company’s pre-money valuation is important to understand how much equity you’ll offer in exchange for the investmen... Idin Sabahipour
5 min readCap Table: What it is and why you need oneA capitalisation table shows who owns what in a company. We explain what a cap table is, why startups need one, and the... Idin Sabahipour
