7 Things Startups Need to Know About Founder Equity - WilmerHale Launch
WilmerHale Partners David Haber and Ed Pease presented on the fundamental concepts around founder equity and founder agreements, and shared seven things that startups need to know about founder equity.

Allocating Founder Equity - WilmerHale Launch
There’s no legal definition for “founder,” but it is one of the most important roles in a startup. Designating someone a founder means a lot for the long-term future of the company and for that individual; it is the founders who define...

Don't Make Founders' Equity Even - WilmerHale Launch
Sometimes I think about replacing the table in my office with a sofa and a box of tissues. I’m a lawyer, but sometimes I feel like a therapist. When startup founders sit down with me to hash out equity splits and trust and commitment...

Why SAFEs Can be Confusing - WilmerHale Launch
Entrepreneurs often raise capital with a combination of convertible notes and an agreement called a SAFE, or Simple Agreement for Future Equity. A SAFE seems like a no-nonsense DIY solution for early-stage companies—but there's more...

Restructuring Liquidation Preferences - WilmerHale Launch
New employees rarely, if ever, guide a startup's trajectory, even though they often directly help determine it. And startup employees’ incentives usually skew heavily toward equity in the company’s option plan—rather than salary—even...

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - Week of January 5, 2020 - WilmerHale Launch
A weekly roundup of some interesting articles and resources we've found. Links compiled by Morgan Monroe.

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - Week of October 10, 2021 - WilmerHale Launch
A weekly roundup of some interesting articles and resources we've found. Links compiled by Frank Wang.

Seed Investing: Understanding the Landscape - Part III - WilmerHale Launch
While there are several types of instruments and investment documents in the fundraising stage, and more options coming to light regularly, it can become a challenge to determine which one is right for you and your startup. In the...

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - Week of November 7, 2021 - WilmerHale Launch
A weekly roundup of some interesting articles and resources we've found. Links compiled by Frank Wang.

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - Week of January 12, 2020 - WilmerHale Launch
A weekly roundup of some interesting articles and resources we've found. Links compiled by Ryan Crane.