Resources
Free tools, checklists, and frameworks for founders and investors. No email gate, no sales pitch.
For Founders
Seed-Stage Legal Checklist
Thirty items to have in place before you take outside money, each with a priority and a live status tracker.
SAFE vs. Priced Round Decision Framework
How to think about which instrument is right for your fundraising.
Term Sheet Comparison Matrix
Compare up to three competing term sheets side by side against the market standard.
Cap Table Audit Checklist
Questions to ask yourself before your Series A to ensure a clean cap table.
SAFE Conversion Calculator
Enter your SAFEs, the option pool, and the round you expect, and see the post-round cap table and what the SAFEs cost you.
Startup Lawyer Interview Scorecard
Six questions for the first call, what a good answer sounds like, six red flags, and side-by-side scoring for up to three lawyers.
Is Your Startup Ready for a General Counsel?
A practical assessment tool to determine if your company needs dedicated legal leadership and when to make the hire.
Due Diligence Readiness Scorecard
Score the 35 items investor counsel will ask for and see your average and critical gaps before anyone else does.
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