7 Startup Agreements That Save Companies (and Friendships) | Signus

Founders Hub | Transform Finance

The founder playbook for building a company that lasts and stays true to why you started it. Research, case studies, and practical tools for incorporation, fundraising terms, board structure, ownership, and culture.

YC Safe Financing Documents | Y Combinator

Information about startup documents, including the safe (simple agreement for future equity).

Three essential contracts that protect a startup’s intellectual property – Fisher Hudson Brown Horton

Idaho and California startups should be aware of which types of contracts are essential to protect their intellectual property.

NDAs for Startups: A Guide for Founders | Stripe

Here’s a guide to NDAs for startups—from why your startup might need an NDA to what happens if one is breached.

What Your Startup Needs to Know about Intellectual Property

7 things your startup business should know to protect your intellectual property and avoid litigation. To protect, prevent, contain, and obtain redress for your intellectual property – contact our law firm today!

Interviews with Failed & Successful Startup Founders

+200 interviews with the brains behind shut down and active startups. Learn from their wins and their mistakes and become a better founder.

Sidecar funds, corporate vehicles, club deals: how do startup studios get financed?

As explained in The Rise of Startup Studios, a white paper published by The Global Startup Studio Network in 2019, the term “startup…

How We Evaluate Companies: Our 8 T Framework

When evaluating startups for investment, byFounders uses its 8 T framework to structure their thinking. Looking for funding for your startup? Check it out!

Silicon Valley’s Best Kept Secret: Founder Liquidity

Ask most venture-backed founders why they get 10x more equity than employee #1, 100x more equity than employee #5, and 1000x more equity than employee #15, and you'll get the same answer: "I'M TAKING SO MUCH RISK, IT'S SO HARD TO START A COMPANY, I MADE A BIG MOVE!!!" And

Traits of Founding Teams That Win — An IT VC’s perspective

By Christopher J. Rust, Founding Partner, Clear Ventures

Funds that lead pre-seeds — Curated VC Funds

A curated list of investors who write first checks at the earliest stage, backing founders before traction when conviction matters most. View this sheet and more on VC Sheet, where founders find the right investors for their round. Curated by Mat Vogels.

When and how to protect your startup's intellectual property

What is intellectual property? Should you, as a founder, protect yours at your startup? We'll cover all things IP, including when—and when not—to protect it.

Standard Contracts - Common Paper

Common Paper standard agreements have been downloaded more than 40,000 times and used to close millions of dollars in deals. They are created and maintained by a committee of expert attorneys and released for free under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

Polygon Ventures: Backing the Bold

We are thrilled to unveil the official home of Polygon Ventures at polygonventures.xyz. Our journey, which started as an ecosystem fund, has evolved to encompass a broader vision, focusing on nurturing startups across the vast spectrum of blockchain networks.

Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE): Definition, Benefits, and Risks

A simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) is a seed-funding instrument that issues equity rights to be converted at a later date if triggered.

Exclusive | Blackstone to Grant Equity to Most Employees in Future U.S. Buyouts

The private-equity firm’s plan is part of a broader movement in the buyout industry to expand ownership beyond management ranks.