Early Stage Funding Structures and Legal Documentation
Thursday, November 19, 2020
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. p.m. PST
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. p.m. CST
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. p.m. EST
You have a great idea, assessed the market landscape, assembled a core team and completed your formation paperwork. You know you’re on to something great and the feedback you’re receiving confirms this. To accelerate growth you need capital – what are your financing options and how do you determine which option is best for you and your company?
Please join Sheppard Mullin for our Third Thursday Emerging Company Webinar Series educating entrepreneurs and emerging companies on the key legal issues they face during the growth of their companies. These complimentary 1-hour webinars are held through Zoom. They will have both an audio and PowerPoint component.
In this session we will:
- Review the common ways to finance an early stage private company
- Assess the pros and cons of each financing option: including: convertible notes, venture debt, SAFEs and preferred stock
- Become familiar with the key elements of a term sheet in general
- Discuss the planning you must do prior to meeting with investors
Whether you are a new or serial entrepreneur, please join us for an informative session to help formulate your strategy for financing your latest venture.
Presented by
- Farha Chowdry, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
MCLE
California
This activity has been approved for Minimum 1 Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
New York
This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 credit hour which may be applied toward the Areas of Professional Practice requirement, and is suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys.
*You must attend the full webinar to receive credit.
Questions? Please contact Lindsey Jacobson via email.
