The Not-So-SAFE Side of SAFEs: Managing Side Letters with Caution
October 15, 2025
For early-stage Canadian startups, SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) have become an increasingly common way to raise seed capital. Originally popularized in Silicon Valley, SAFEs were designed to provide […]
Understanding Exchangeable Share Structures: A Smart Cross-Border Solution for Growing Companies
August 7, 2025
When companies expand across borders, especially between Canada and the United States, they face a common challenge: how do you align ownership while navigating two different legal and tax systems? […]
The Downside to Post-Money SAFEs for Founders
June 20, 2025
If you are a startup founder raising capital in 2025, chances are you have used or are using a post-money SAFE. They have become the standard tool for early-stage financing […]
Understanding Convertible Notes in Early-Stage Investments
March 18, 2025
Most people think of fundraising in simple terms: an investor gives you money, and in return, they get shares in your company which shares represent a percentage of the business. […]
Empowering Tech Startups in B.C.: How Budget 2025 Boosts Innovation, Investment, and Growth
March 11, 2025
Empowering Tech Startups in B.C.: How Budget 2025 Boosts Innovation, Investment, and Growth British Columbia’s tech startup scene is on the rise, and with Budget 2025, the provincial government is […]
Directors’ Duties in Canadian Corporations
February 18, 2025
Serving as a director on a corporate board is a significant responsibility. In Canada, directors have two primary legal duties: the fiduciary duty of loyalty and the duty of care. […]
