Understanding and Knowing Your Options
KNOWING YOUR OPTIONS If you’re a startup founder or an employee, then you need to know not all stock option grants are the same. In fact, you could be paying more than you think,
UNPACKING THE CURRENT STARTUP FUNDING CLIMATE
NAVIGATING THE WINDS OF CHANGE As we navigate the ever-changing startup landscape, it’s crucial to stay updated on recent trends, particularly the decline in startup valuations.
GwC Adds Former Cooley Attorney to Expand Work with Coastal Startup and Fund Clients
Monday, May 8, 2023 – GwC is thrilled to announce an addition to our team! Omed Sharifi joins the firm as an attorney and advisor, having previously been at Cooley LLP and Morri
DELAWARE FRANCHISE TAXES FOR CORPORATIONS: HOW TO CALCULATE AND PAY
Ensure Legal Compliance and Maintain Good Standing Status Starting a new business is an exciting endeavor, but it also comes with many financial obligations. One of these obligatio
FOUNDER VESTING SCHEDULES: PROTECTING YOUR STARTUP FOR THE LONG HAUL
Key Considerations for Structuring a Fair and Effective Founder Vesting Schedule for Your Startup’s Success Starting a business is no small feat. As a startup founder, you’ve l
Safe Financing Checklist
Safe, Efficient, and Compliant: A Step-by-Step Guide to Closing a Safe Financing Simple Agreements for Future Equity (Safes) have exploded in popularity among startups and investor
Founders Often Exit Before the Exit: Navigating Founder Breakups
Thinking About the End at Incorporation is Central to Resolving Founder Breakups but is not the Only Consideration Every month, thousands of new companies are launched in the U.S.
What’s a 409A Valuation and Why Does My Company Need One?
Staying Compliant with the Tax Code when Issuing Equity Grants Requires Proper Planning Early-stage companies typically use stock options to compensate and incentivize service prov
Taeillo Closes Series A Financing
GwC advised Taeillo, a Lagos-based augmented reality online furniture platform, on its Series A financing led by Aruwa Capital Management. This expansion capital will allow Taiello
Boss Beauties Closes $4.4M Series Seed Financing
GwC advised Boss Beauties, an NFT and web3 collaborative startup focused on providing women and girls opportunities, on its Series Seed financing led by Offline Ventures with parti
