7 min read 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
3 min read Tips and tricks to maximize your QSBS tax savings See how QSBS trust stacking, and starting with an LLC and converting to a C Corp later, can save you tens of millions in... Anthony Rose
2 min read Equity Dilution Calculator: Model Startup Dilution Before Your Next Raise Model your SAFE stack and see your exact founder dilution before your next round. Free equity dilution calculator. Stack... Anthony Rose
7 min read Investing in a UK startup? What US investors should know Before investing in a UK startup, learn what PFIC means, why a UK startup may be one, and how to protect yourself from h... Idin Sabahipour
4 min read 5 Incorporation mistakes to avoid Incorporating your startup? Learn the 5 biggest incorporation mistakes founders make and how to avoid costly tax, legal ... Erin Deasy
6 min read How to calculate SAFE conversion shares Learn how to calculate SAFE conversion shares in this expert guide. Understand pre-money vs post-money, valuation cap an... Idin Sabahipour
6 min read How to spot the right moment to flip from LLC to C corp Not sure whether to flip from LLC to C corp? Learn the key triggers,the risks of moving too early or late, and how to ge... Idin Sabahipour
1 min read The quantum shift: how a new computing era is about to begin Matt Martin, co-founder of Muush, makes waves with a fungus-fuelled beverage, loaded with nutrients and healthy for kids... Anthony Rose
1 min read How Travel Spoken is reshaping travel planning with AI Eni Maj, co-founder of Travel Spoken, shares how the platform is turning travel content into bookable trips using AI – a... Anthony Rose
9 min read How to Incorporate a Startup: Step-by-Step Guide to Form a Delaware C-Corp Learn how to incorporate your startup in the USA with our step-by-step expert guide. Avoid common mistakes and get ready... Anthony Rose
4 min read SAFEs are not safe. Introducing the SAFER SAFEs Are Not Safe — And Why SAFER Fixes Them For years, the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) has been the def... Anthony Rose
3 min read The fear, the hype, the reality: a masterclass on using OpenClaw safely AI agents are quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to founders, developers and startup teams. Tools... Anthony Rose
2 min read Mastering LinkedIn for fundraising Forward-thinking profile fixes, posting guidance, cold outreach advice – the Scribe team show you how to use LinkedIn to... Erin Deasy
1 min read The compounding startup: how small decisions create long-term advantage. Discover how small, consistent decisions compound over time to shape startup success. In this webinar, Anthony Rose and ... Anthony Rose
3 min read New year, new raise – How to get ahead in 2026 SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose shares tips on fundraising in 2026 and explains the traps that founders need to avoid. Anthony Rose
3 min read US Fundraising 101 US tax perks, Delaware Flips and QSBS – SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose spotlights the top things that early-stage founders ... Anthony Rose
11 min read US taxes and reporting: What founders need to know Starting a company is exciting – but alongside the challenge of building your business comes the task of keeping on top ... Idin Sabahipour
8 min read You’re fundraising… Should you convert your LLC or create a new C corp? Should you convert your LLC or form a new C corp? This guide explains when conversion is a must and how to get investor-... Carys Brain
3 min read How to use PR to secure funding: What investors really want PR can be your secret weapon to accelerate deals. Learn how PR can help early-stage startups and founders secure funding... Steve Seidel
4 min read 10 startup PR mistakes that could be costing you media coverage Learn how the right public relations strategy can open doors, boost recognition and even secure funding, along with comm... Steve Seidel
2 min read Pitch: The simple way to win over investors Create, share, and manage your investor pitch in one place. Track engagement, control documents, and run your raise with... Carys Brain
2 min read Vibe-coding: Turning prototypes into products Xogito Founder Gus Spathis and SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose dive into the shift in AI agency and how vibe coding misconce... Anthony Rose
2 min read Non-diluting shares explained, and why you should never ever issue them to anyone Occasionally I come across founders calling us at SeedLegals saying they have an investor or advisor asking for non-dilu... Anthony Rose
2 min read Founder-led sales 101: Pipeline and meeting mastery in under 90 minutes SeedLegals Tristan Astley-Jones chats with Founder2Closer’s Alex Stanley-Bell about how to sell as a founder and why it’... Erin Deasy
2 min read Low in sugar, high in flavour: Muush’s secret ingredient is a fun-gus Matt Martin, co-founder of Muush, makes waves with a fungus-fuelled beverage, loaded with nutrients and healthy for kids... Anthony Rose
5 min read 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
7 min read 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
2 min read Turning a painful AI process into a perfect plan with Pretty Prompt Ilai Szpiezak, founder of Pretty Prompt, pinpoints the problems in the AI prompting process and reimagines it as a perfe... Anthony Rose
6 min read 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
5 min read 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
5 min read 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
2 min read Here’s the founder’s shortcut to building your pipeline without VCs Scribe’s Ekky Manoilenko and Rob Cossins share the unfiltered playbook for finding investors hidden in plain sight. Anthony Rose
2 min read Savings billions of dollars lost to short shelf lives with AddFresh Jostein Svendsen, chairman of AddFresh, brings one of the first-ever commercial quantum biology products to market, figh... Anthony Rose
3 min read 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
4 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
4 min read 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
2 min read 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
4 min read 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
3 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
6 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
2 min read 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
3 min read 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
3 min read 10 Things keeping founders up at night (and what to do about them) SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose shares the 10 biggest worries founders face and how to handle them, from finding a co-found... Anthony Rose
5 min read 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
4 min read 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
2 min read 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
3 min read 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
5 min read 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
7 min read 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
5 min read 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 Easily 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
6 min read 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
5 min read 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
3 min read 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
4 min read 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
7 min read 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
4 min read 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
3 min read 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
5 min read 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
5 min read 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
3 min read 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
5 min read 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
3 min read 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
7 min read 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
8 min read 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
6 min read 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
5 min read 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
6 min read 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
5 min read Top 10 questions to ask potential investors (from industry experts) Are your potential investors right for your startup? Ask these questions crowdsourced from founders and investors to fin... Kaylin Sullivan
6 min read 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
5 min read 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
5 min read 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
6 min read How to value your company and how much equity to give away How much money should I raise? What percentage of the company should I give away? What company valuation should I use? Anthony Rose
6 min read 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
6 min read Startup equity: how much to give employees What you need to know about how much startup equity to give employees, advisors and founders in the US. Read the guide. Kaylin Sullivan
