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- How Much Equity for Startup Advisors: A Founder's Guide
Advisor equity ranges, vesting schedules, and agreement must-haves — Bowery Legal helps founders get the numbers and the paperwork exactly right.
· Employment & Equity · read on bowerylegal.com
- VC Fund Formation Lawyer: A First-Time Sponsor's Guide
Forming your first VC fund? Bowery Legal guides sponsors through entity structure, exemptions, and LP docs — done right from day one.
· Investment Funds · read on bowerylegal.com
- The 83(b) Election Deadline: What Startup Founders Must Know
Miss the 30-day 83(b) election window and you lose it forever. Bowery Legal explains the rules, the form, and how to file before the clock runs out.
· Employment & Equity · read on bowerylegal.com
- How to Qualify as an Accredited Investor in the US
Income, net worth, or a securities license — Bowery Legal helps founders verify accredited investor status and protect their cap table from day one.
· Fundraising & Capital · read on bowerylegal.com
- Boutique vs Big Law: Due Diligence for Seed-to-Series B
Most Seed-to-Series B founders get better results from a boutique. Bowery Legal delivers senior-partner due diligence at a fraction of Big Law cost.
· Fundraising & Capital · read on bowerylegal.com
- How to Review a Startup NDA: Clause-by-Clause
Bowery Legal's clause-by-clause checklist covers IP traps, duration, and non-solicit risks every founder must catch before signing an NDA.
· Commercial & Contracts · read on bowerylegal.com
- How to Exercise Stock Options: A Decision Guide for Founders
Exercising stock options is a high-stakes decision. Bowery Legal breaks down taxes, timing, and payment methods so you can act with confidence.
· Employment & Equity · read on bowerylegal.com
- Corporate Law Guidance for Early-Stage Startups in the US
Delaware C-corp, founder vesting, IP assignment — Bowery Legal's founder-first playbook covers the legal essentials every early-stage startup needs.
· Formation & Setup · read on bowerylegal.com
- LLC vs C Corp: The One Decision Every Tech Founder Must Know
LLC pass-through vs C Corp double taxation — Bowery Legal breaks down which structure fits your startup and why the choice is a one-way door.
· Formation & Setup · read on bowerylegal.com
- Finding the Best Startup Lawyers in NYC: A Founder's Guide
Big Law, boutique, or platform? Bowery Legal helps NYC founders choose the right startup lawyer at the right stage — and the right price.
· Formation & Setup · read on bowerylegal.com
- How to Structure Startup Equity Vesting Schedules
Learn how to structure equity vesting schedules that protect your startup and satisfy VCs. Expert legal guidance from Bowery Legal.
· Employment & Equity · read on bowerylegal.com
- Startup Corporate Governance: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
Cap table, founder vesting, IP assignment — Bowery Legal breaks down the governance practices that keep your startup diligence-ready at every stage.
· Compliance & Governance · read on bowerylegal.com
- How to Conduct Legal Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
Learn how to conduct legal due diligence in M&A deals. Bowery Legal walks you through the process, red flags, and how findings shape deal terms.
· M&A & Exits · read on bowerylegal.com
- Investor NDAs: A Decision Framework for U.S. Founders
Most VCs won't sign an NDA before a pitch. Bowery Legal explains when to use one, which structure to choose, and what clauses to avoid.
· Commercial & Contracts · read on bowerylegal.com
- The Real Disadvantages of Using Convertible Notes
Maturity risk, accrued interest, and cap table chaos are real costs. Bowery Legal helps founders weigh convertible notes against better alternatives.
· Fundraising & Capital · read on bowerylegal.com
- Delaware C Corp Formation Checklist for Tech Startups
The 15-step Delaware C corp checklist for tech founders — equity, IP, and tax elections done right. Bowery Legal helps you get it right from day one.
· Formation & Setup · read on bowerylegal.com
- Founder Vesting Schedule and Cliff Best Practices
Learn the 4-year, 1-year cliff standard for founder vesting — and avoid dead equity. Bowery Legal helps you get the structure right from day one.
· Employment & Equity · read on bowerylegal.com
- How Venture Capital Firms Actually Run Due Diligence
Learn the 7-stage VC due diligence process and how to prepare. Bowery Legal helps founders close faster with a clean data room and solid legal docs.
· Fundraising & Capital · read on bowerylegal.com
- Corporate Governance Framework for Tech Startups
Build a governance framework that attracts capital and protects your control. Bowery Legal helps tech startups get it right at every funding stage.
· Compliance & Governance · read on bowerylegal.com
- How a SAFE Converts to Equity: A Founder's Practical Guide
Learn how SAFE agreements convert to equity at a priced round. Bowery Legal helps founders model dilution and close clean conversions.
· Fundraising & Capital · read on bowerylegal.com