Advice For Founders
What is an LLC and Why Choose it for Your Business?
Discover why an LLC is a smart choice for your business: offering personal liability protection, tax efficiency, and operational ease, it's ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a balance between security and flexibility.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readHow To Limit Your Burn Rate: A Guide For Startup Founders
This comprehensive guide highlights the common financial challenges startups face, offers actionable insights on managing expenses, and emphasizes the transformative power of technology in ensuring a sustainable growth trajectory for young companies.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readAdvisory Shares Guide: Navigating Equity Compensation in Startups
This comprehensive guide explains what advisory shares are, their importance, strategic allocation, legal considerations, negotiation tips, and potential challenges.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min read
NDAs & MNDAs in Startups: How to Protect Your Ideas And Relationships
Explore the importance of NDAs and MNDAs in startups, their purpose in safeguarding intellectual property and sensitive information, and essential elements for effective agreements. Learn how to protect your startup and ensure its success.
by Michał Kowalewski • 7 min readWhat is a Cap Table?
Learn what a cap table is, and how to keep accurate records of your company's ownership, so you can easily pass due diligence when raising money for your startup.
by Stefan Nagey • 7 min readHow to find a co-founder: Practical advice from experienced founders
Learn how experienced startup entrepreneurs choose their co-founders and what traits you should look for when picking yours.
by Michał Kowalewski • 4 min readVesting Schedules: Best Practices for Startup Founders
Vesting schedules play an important part in keeping a startup together. They’re a designed as a motivator not only for employees, but also for founders. If you have them, it sends a signal to investors, that you’re in it for the long haul.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 7 min readVenture Debt Financing For Startups
Venture debt financing can give your company access to working capital, while minimizing share dilution. Learn the ins and outs with our complete guide.
by Capbase Staff • 10 min read5 Cap Table Mistakes to Avoid
Make sure you avoid the most common mistakes founders make when setting up their cap tables. Some of these issues can create major problem later on, including turning off potential investors.
by Capbase Staff • 7 min readHow to Terminate Employees at your Startup
Learn the ins and outs of letting employees go, and what you can do to avoid potential issues later on.
by Capbase Staff • 7 min readBoard of Directors: A Comprehensive Guide for Founders
Learn all you need to know about the board of directors, its responsibilities, and how it develops through funding runds.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 15 min read