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Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market.
Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs.
Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Alidad Vakili will cover the following topics:
1\.
Required corporate structure
2\.
Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
3\.
Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
4\.
Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
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Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
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How to close your seed financing
7\.
Important post-closing tasks
8\.
And much, much more
Come with your questions and get ready to be excited about seed financings!
About the Speaker
Alidad Vakili is an attorney in the Palo Alto office of Foley and Lardner, an international law firm.
He regularly represents startup and emerging growth companies at every stage of the company lifecycle—from startup to liquidity.
He frequently advises clients on a variety of strategic growth issues including venture capital and private equity financing, private offerings, joint ventures and M&A transactions.
His work includes not only advising on major corporate milestones but also significant involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic business issues, such as formation, governance, and commercial agreements.
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