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Negotiating and Closing Your Series A
Coming to the end of your Series A round can drum up a few significant feelings. Relief, joy, fear, and excitement, usually top the list—just to name a few. While it may seem more comfortable to stand back and let things play out, now is the time to refill your coffee, so you’re extra attentive.
How COVID-19 Impacts IP Insurance Risks
COVID-19 is shaking up the economy — but how does this impact IP insurance risks? Here’s a closer look for small and mid-market business owners.
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: Why It Really Matters
What does it mean to be licensed, bonded, and insured? Here’s a look at what startups and small businesses genuinely need to know.
EPL Coverage: How Does Your Employee Handbook Measure Up?
Here’s why every startup or mid-market business should size up their employee handbook against its EPL coverage.
The Series A Term Sheet
dEmbarking on a Series A funding round requires intention and precision. No matter if you’re busy choosing venture capital (VC) investors or creating your perfect pitch deck, having your ducks in a row is beneficial. When it comes to the term sheet, however, your negotiating skills can either make or break you. But we can
Webinar – Derisking an early-stage venture capital raise
Develop a better understanding of investors as a customer persona, so that you can better align with market expectations and potentially shave months off your fundraising timeline!
How to Scale Your Business With Business Process Outsourcing
Nick from Spoke discusses the advantages of outsourcing operations. Find out this can help your business!
What D&O Insurance Endorsements Do You Need?
From startups to small businesses to mid-market companies, here are a few widespread D&O insurance endorsements to help customize your insurance plan.
How to Create the Perfect Pitch Deck
As an eager business owner, the pitch deck for your Series A is often the first thing on your to-do list. This item is one of the more exciting parts, after all. But just as we’ve described in this entire blog post series, the strategy is everything. Take a step back and slow down to
Insurance for Cleantech Companies
It’s a delicate balance, deriving energy from natural resources while sustaining a thriving ecosystem. But cleantech companies are up for the challenge. While these businesses are watching over the environment, though, who is protecting them? In this post, we highlight some of the risks these companies face and how the right insurance policy can support
Getting Ready for Your Series A: Fundraising Strategy
No hard and fast rules exist regarding prerequisites for your Series A fundraising strategy but consider these insider guidelines to get the most out of your professional pursuits.
Top 10 Biotech & Life Science Startups
Plenty of biotech and life science startups launched in late-2018. Here’s a list of the top ten making waves in this space.
D&O Insurance Exclusions: Red Flags and What to Look out For
Purchasing the right D&O insurance policy means understanding vital details. Here are some “red flags” to watch for when reviewing your plan.
What D&O Insurance Endorsements Do You Need?
If you’ve caught a glimpse of any news, you already know that claims arising against directors and officers are more widespread now than ever before. Over the past five years, a whopping $23B was the cost of securities litigation—which is the most prevalent lawsuit nowadays. What this has created is an increase in risk exposure
Claims-made vs. Occurrence Insurance Policies Explained
Choosing a claims-made vs. occurrence insurance policy for your startup or mid-sized company means knowing the pros and cons. We’ve got the details for you!
Finding the Right VC
Plunging in a Series A funding round typically means two things. For starters, you’re on the brink of a massive and profitable (hopefully) business venture. And secondly, you’re likely losing sleep because of all the details on your to-do list. Before attempting to tick off any more tasks, let’s slow down and talk about finding
Get Directors & Officers Insurance
Most fast-growth companies tend to have one concern in common: legitimacy. The “real deal” companies go far, after all. Perhaps you’re ready to move past the seedling stage and are trying to attract quality leadership to your board of directors. Or, you’re embarking on a Series A funding round to harness professional momentum. No matter
Micromobility Trends 2020
Micromobility companies across the globe have progressed significantly in the past several years. This momentum only showcases consumer demand for last-mile transportation. And that’s just for starters. Here’s a roundup of 2019 happenings and what to expect from the micromobility space in 2020.
D&O Insurance Pricing Trends 2020
Amid the ever-changing D&O insurance space, here’s what happened in 2019 and what you need to know for 2020
Series A Success Story: An Interview with Fig
We spoke with Justin Bailey of Fig (since acquired by Republic) about his experience on successfully closing a Series A round. He has some great tips and shares important lessons for founders embarking on their funding journey. Tell me a little bit about yourself and why you founded Fig? I’m Justin Bailey, Founder and CEO of
Admitted vs. Non-Admitted Insurance
Knowing the difference between admitted and non-admitted insurance carriers is vital—especially for high-risk companies. Here’s the scoop.
What Are Loss Run Reports?
As a small to mid-market company, it’s essential to use loss run reports to your advantage. Here’s how to make sense of these valuable reviews.