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Work · March 5, 2019

Acceleration

Startup law book for entrepreneurs

Acceleration launched on March 5, 2019 with 171 votes, #139 of 2,994 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

What it does

Acceleration is a startup law book for entrepreneurs. This approachable book highlights the legal issues of launching a startup, including incorporation, cofounders, equity, hires, advisors, accelerators, and seed & venture capital financings.

Startup lawyer guidance for founders on term sheets, seed funding, SAFEs, convertible notes, venture capital, and M&A. From formation to exit.

Dividing the pie, vesting schedules, and incentive equity compensation. Selecting co-founders and first hires, navigating issues, compensation, and departures. Advisor and mentor agreements and compensation, red flags, and exit strategies. Common accelerator and seed terms, including convertible notes, SAFEs, and preferred stock rounds. Experiences in the venture capital financing process, including due diligence, terms, and deal documents. Plain-English startup law guidance on venture capital and M&A, from formation to financing to exit. Browse Startup Lawyer’s core guides on formation, founder equity, financing, governance, contracts, intellectual property, and acquisitions. How to hire…from startuplawyer.com

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