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Limited Liability Companies

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LLC funding

Learn how fundraising works for limited liability companies, including the differences between funding for LLCs vs....

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Pre-money vs. post-money valuations

Learn the differences between pre-money and post-money valuations for private companies and how to calculate preferred...

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Asset sale vs. stock sale

Explore the differences between two types of M&A deal structures: asset sales and stock sales. Learn the tax...

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Compensation strategy

In this guide, we'll delve into what a compensation strategy is, how it differs from other compensation-related terms,...

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Cashless exercise

Learn how a cashless exercise of stock options works, including tax implications to consider when exercising ISOs or...

Learn how to model exit scenarios using waterfall analysis. Waterfalls help investors predict how shareholders would be...

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May 2024

Multi-member LLCs (MMLLC)

Learn the basics of multi-member LLCs, including the different types, how MMLLCs compare to other business structures,...

Learn the basics of financial reporting for your startup, what to include, and the different types of financial reports...

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How to close a business

Learn how to close a business with actionable steps to help you navigate every phase of the company dissolution...

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May 2024

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP)

This article explores how ESOPs work in different countries. Whether you’re setting up an employee stock ownership...

Learn what distinguishes pre-seed funding from other types of startup funding, including the different types of...

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April 2024

Restricted stock awards (RSA)

Restricted stock awards are a type of restricted stock equity award. Learn how vesting, taxes, and termination work for...

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