How VCs Quietly Take Control
Majority ownership doesn’t guarantee control. VCs use negative covenants, board seats, and super-voting shares to quietly steer your startup. Discover how to safeguard your influence with Faison Law Group’s expert legal guidance.
Spotting Fake VCs: Protect Your Startup
Fake VCs waste founders’ time, erode confidence, and risk leaking sensitive information. Learn how to spot investor red flags, ask the right questions, and protect your startup with due diligence. Faison Law Group offers legal expertise to keep your fundraising focused and effective.
This Deal Term Could Kill Your Startup
Non-dilutable equity may seem appealing, but it can damage your cap table, scare off investors, and cost you control. Discover safer alternatives and how Faison Law Group helps founders negotiate growth-friendly deal terms.
Funding Your Business? Avoid This Costly Mistake
Choosing between capital contribution or loan for your startup funding affects taxes and payout. Discover key founder investment strategies to protect your investment and growth.
Foreign Investors: Skip This Costly Mistake in 2025
In March 2025, new guidance exempts many foreign investors from Corporate Transparency Act filings when forming U.S. companies. Learn how this change reduces legal burdens, improves privacy, and supports your U.S. business growth.
How to Save Your Founder Shares: Essential Strategies for Startup Founders
Founder shares are the foundation of your ownership, control, and long-term reward in your startup. But without the right legal protections and planning, you could lose equity through dilution, disputes, or investor terms. This guide walks you through key risks and offers actionable strategies to secure your stake. Learn how to use legal tools like stock purchase agreements, 83(b) elections, and cap table reviews to protect your future.
Seller Notes in M&A: Smart Financing Explained
Seller notes are a flexible financing tool in M&A that help buyers reduce upfront cash needs while giving sellers ongoing returns. This guide explains how seller notes work, common terms, benefits, and pitfalls to watch for in structuring deals.
Navigating Crowdfunding Compliance with the SEC: A Practical Guide for Startups
Equity crowdfunding offers startups a powerful way to raise capital, but SEC compliance is crucial to avoid penalties and investor disputes. This guide covers essential rules, disclosure requirements, and post-raise obligations to help you fundraise confidently and legally.
Benefits of an Escrow Agreement: Why Startups and Investors Rely on This Smart Safeguard
An escrow agreement is a smart legal tool that protects both buyers and sellers in high-stakes startup transactions. Learn how it builds trust and reduces risk in M&A and beyond. By clearly defining conditions and involving a neutral third party, escrow agreements help ensure smooth, secure deals every time.