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A convertible note lets you raise now and price the company later. Here is how notes convert, what the discount and cap really cost you, and the rules for raising lawfully.
Setting up an NFP means choosing a legal structure, and for most founders it comes down to two options. Here is how they differ on regulator, reach, cost, and liability, and how to pick.
A shareholders agreement fills the gaps a standard constitution leaves open for co-founders. Here is what it covers, what happens without one, and when to put it in place.
Share vesting ties equity to contribution. Here's how it actually works in Australian shareholders agreements and employee share plans.
A plain-English guide to seed financing for Australian founders - convertible notes, SAFEs, preference shares, disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act, and how to choose the right structure for your round.
Most Australian startups end up with a company constitution by default and no shareholders agreement at all. That's usually the wrong setup. Here's what each document actually does, why they're not interchangeable, and when to put each one in place.