A legal resource for startups, founders, and investors

coding in word since 2006

Acceleration – a Startup Law Book

What all entrepreneurs must know about startup law.

Forming a Startup Company

Why, when, where, and how to incorporate your startup.

Equity Issues

Dividing the pie, vesting schedules, and incentive equity compensation.

Founder Dynamics and First Hires

Selecting co-founders and first hires, navigating issues, compensation, and departures.

Mentors and Advisors

Advisor and mentor agreements and compensation, red flags, and exit strategies.

Accelerators and Seed Financing

Common accelerator and seed terms, including convertible notes, SAFEs, and preferred stock rounds.

Venture Capital

Experiences in the venture capital financing process, including due diligence, terms, and deal documents.

Startup Lawyer – a Startup Law Blog

a legal resource for founders, startups, and investors.

Startup Law Articles

  • startup and venture law focused.
  • current events in the venture ecosystem.
  • anecdotes and lessons learned.

Startup Law Glossary

  • hundreds of commonly-used terms.
  • updated frequently.
  • specific to startup and venture capital.