Startup Legal Strategy Roadmap Startup Legal Strategy Roadmap Plan your legal priorities from incorporation to fundraising. 1. Formation & Team 2. Operations & IP 3. Fundraising 4. Your Roadmap Business Structure Not Decided Yet LLC (Limited Liability Company) C-Corporation (for venture capital) S-Corporation Founders & Equity No Founder Agreements in Place Founder Agreements Signed Vesting We plan to implement a standard vesting schedule (e.g., 4-year with 1-year cliff). Key Contracts Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs) for sensitive discussions Advisor/Consultant Agreements Employee Offer Letters & Agreements Customer/Client Service Agreements Intellectual Property (IP) Protection All team members have signed IP Assignment agreements We need to file a trademark for our brand name/logo We have a novel invention that may require a patent filing Website & Privacy Our website needs a Privacy Policy Our website/app needs Terms of Service Current Fundraising Stage Bootstrapped / Pre-Funding Friends & Family Round Pre-Seed Round Seed Round Series A or beyond Are you actively fundraising now? Yes No, but will be in the next 6-12 months Download Roadmap as PDF Generating PDF, please wait... Previous Next
