Startup fundraising from a legal perspective

Founders might have a great grasp of business, but the legal side of things can be daunting. When it comes to raising funds, founders who have a clear understanding of investors’ legal expectations have an advantage.

In this video, Octopus Ventures legal counsel, Mary Sullivan and Andy Farenheim, share everything you need to know on the legal side before a capital raise, from speeding the process up by getting your documents in order, to what to expect from diligence and the importance of clearly defined reporting obligations.