Convertible Debt vs. Priced Equity Rounds: Evaluating the Preferred Deal Structure for Early Stage Financing
Pros and Cons of Different Financing Options for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will discuss the pros and cons of SAFEs, convertible debt and priced equity rand how to evaluate the optimal deal structure for start-up investment financing rounds. The program will present perspectives from both issuers/owners and investors, as well as look at the current terms and trends for financing early-stage companies.
Outline
- Current market terms and trends
- Convertible notes: key terms
- Priced equity rounds: key terms
- Pros and cons of each deal structure
Benefits
The panel will review these and other highly relevant issues:
- Current terms and trends for financing early-stage companies
- How to determine the preferred deal structure: convertible debt or priced equity rounds
- Comparing and contrasting convertible notes vs. equity rounds
Faculty
Terrence M. (Terry) Kerwin
Partner
Fox Rothschild
Mr. Kerwin is a partner in the firm's Corporate Department. He works with clients across a range of industries, and... | Read More
Mr. Kerwin is a partner in the firm's Corporate Department. He works with clients across a range of industries, and regularly advises startup and growth-stage companies on various matters from formation to exit, including choice of entity, corporate governance, corporate finance, private equity and venture capital transactions, securities, commercial contract preparation and review, employment issues, buy-sell agreements and shareholder disputes, intellectual property protection and transfer, and mergers and acquisitions. He is a member of the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Group and is a founding member of its Technology Practice Group and its Nonprofit Organizations Practice Group.
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Elizabeth D. Sigety
Partner & Chair, National Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice
Fox Rothschild
Ms. Sigety focuses on a wide variety of corporate, venture finance, franchising, licensing and distribution matters.... | Read More
Ms. Sigety focuses on a wide variety of corporate, venture finance, franchising, licensing and distribution matters. For 25 years, she has been a trusted adviser to clients, including startup companies and entrepreneurs, handling business and financial transactions such as venture capital and angel financing, M&As, franchising, securities, private placements, franchise regulatory matters, and franchise agreements. As Chair of the firm's national Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Group, and as Founder and Co-Chair through 2019 of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice, she offers her clients a comprehensive practice equipped to provide risk management through innovative guidance in a company’s expansion and daily operations.
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