7 min readStartup pitch deck: free template with investor tipsCreate the perfect pitch deck with our free template, including tips from industry experts and step-by-step guidance. Kaylin Sullivan
7 min readFive-year business plan: why you need one and how to write itFounders 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 readShould 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... Idin Sabahipour
10 min readHow to convert your LLC into a C-corpOften, founders start their business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) because it’s cheap and quick to set up. But a... Idin Sabahipour
7 min readWhat 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
7 min readUK employees moving to the US: How to manage their share optionsSo, you’ve granted your employees share options in your UK company. But now things are changing. Maybe your business is... Idin Sabahipour
5 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
1 min readHow to do a SAFE on SeedLegalsIf you’re planning to raise money for your business you might choose to use a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity).... Idin Sabahipour
3 min readSeedLegals: Best Customer Support and Best Value based on your reviewsWhat 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 readPicking the right SEC exemption for your fundraiseRaising money for your startup takes more than just finding the right investors and negotiating a term sheet – you also... Idin Sabahipour
7 min readShould I incorporate my startup as an LLC, an S-corp or a C-corp?Besides obtaining finance to get your new business going, one of the other important things that you need to get right i... Mark Talmage-Rostron
7 min readSAFEs vs. Convertible Notes vs. Priced Rounds – Financing your pre-seed startupSo you’ve decided to take the plunge and become a founder of what you hope will be an extremely successful company. But... Mark Talmage-Rostron
4 min readCan 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... Idin Sabahipour
3 min readYC post-money SAFEs: Avoiding expensive dilution mistakesIf you’re a startup founder looking for funding, the terms of your SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) can have... Idin Sabahipour
5 min readCan I ask for investment online? Navigating Rule 504, 506(b) and 506(c) as a founderWhen you’re raising money for your company, the stock you’re offering are ‘securities’ – they’re finan... Idin Sabahipour
5 min readWhat 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 readA state-by-state analysis of how Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is treatedQualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) can offer amazing tax benefits for founders and investors – potentially giving you... Idin Sabahipour
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
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 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
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
1 min readHow to do a funding round on SeedLegalsWant to raise investment? You know you need to do a funding round. But what exactly is a funding round? How do you even... Idin Sabahipour
5 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
6 min readStartup boards explained and tips to manage your boardThe founder's guide to creating and managing a startup board. Responsibilities, what to pay and how to ace the admin. Idin Sabahipour
6 min readPre-seed funding: what it is and how to get itWe 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 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
9 min readHow to find startup fundingOne of the most common questions founders ask is ‘How do I get funding?’ Read our comprehensive guide to finding funding... Carys Brain
5 min read20 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 readHow to create a pitch deck: top tips from an expert pitch coachA good pitch deck gets you out of the inbox and into investor meetings. Find out the slides you need and learn how to te... Kirsty MacSween
6 min readStartup equity: how much to give employeesWhat you need to know about how much startup equity to give employees, advisors and founders in the US. Read the guide. Kaylin Sullivan
