In the current market, what is the best way to fund your startup? Should you opt for SAFEs, convertible notes, selling equity, crowdfunding or traditional debt? What are investors expecting? What are your growth and exit goals? These factors play a key role in who you approach for funding.

In this StartupSac Office Hours webinar recording, attorney Jessica Holcombe of Holcombe Law Group assists you in navigating the funding options given the current market conditions.

Financing Options Discussed:

  • Selling Equity (stock)
  • SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)
  • Convertible Notes
  • Equity Crowdfunding
  • Traditional Debt

Link to Jessica’s slides

Watch the recording of this webinar below.

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About the Presenter

Jessica Holcombe

Jessica Holcombe, Attorney, Holcombe Law Group

Jessica Holcombe founded Holcombe Law Group to continue representing emerging and established companies in key aspects of their operations and strategic goals. Prior to founding the firm, Jessica was a senior corporate attorney with RMKB in Silicon Valley advising technology, clean energy, medical services, real estate and telecom companies on business formation, corporate governance, raising funding, equity plans, employment matters, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, ecommerce law, real estate transactions, securities exemptions, private placement memoranda, and IP licensing and protection.
Jessica received her JD/MBA from the University of California, Davis and her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. Jessica speaks German fluently and is a member of the California Bar and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.

About Holcombe Law Group

Holcombe Law Group represents both emerging companies and established multinationals from Sacramento to Shanghai in several industries including software, medical services, agtech, telecom, wine & spirits, energy, media, real estate investing, and export. You can expect the high standards provided by large firms while receiving responsive and efficient solutions at reasonable rates in the following practice areas:

    • Business Formation
    • IP Licensing & Protection
    • Employment Matters
    • Debt & Equity Financings
    • Securities Exemptions
    • Stock Option & LLC Unit Plans
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Real Estate Transactions
    • Commercial Contracts