2/15: How to Do a Venture Capital Financing (palo alto)

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idea-to-ipo.
com ' This webinar is critical for entrepreneurs who will be raising a preferred round in the near future.
This webinar is designed to teach you what to expect when your company sells preferred stock in a venture round.
During this webinar, veteran Silicon Valley venture capital attorney Alidad Vakili will cover the following topics: · What venture capitalists are looking for when they invest in a company · What makes a company a potential investment for a venture capital fund · Pre-round issues · What makes a good investor and how to find them · How to negotiate a term sheet · The deal documentation · The diligence process · Closing issues · Post-closing issues · Common pitfalls when raising venture capital · And more! Come with your questions and scenarios.
About the Speaker Alidad Vakili is an attorney in the Palo Alto office of Foley and Lardner, an international law firm.
He regularly represents startup and emerging growth companies at every stage of the company lifecycle—from startup to liquidity.
He frequently advises clients on a variety of strategic growth issues including venture capital and private equity financing, private offerings, joint ventures and M&A transactions.
His work includes not only advising on major corporate milestones but also significant involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic business issues, such as formation, governance, and commercial agreements.