Cap tables explained Whether you are looking to attract more investors or make key appointments for your start-up, you need a strong, up-to-date cap table. An accurate cap table gives potential investors the information they need to decide whether they will invest in your venture. It also helps stakeholders to keep track of their interests and shows potential employees what you can offer as stock options. Clara Mar 02 · 8-minute read
Clara’s latest product updates Your journey on Clara just got a whole lot easier now thanks to our brand new dashboard. Our all-new dashboard is designed to make it easier to get to the parts of the Clara platform that matter to you, plus gives you also visibility and progress across a variety of tasks. Clara Nov 13 · 4-minute read
An Introduction to Delaware C Corps You want a structure and business environment attractive to investors and venture capital firms. Many investors and venture capitalists say a Delaware C-corp is a good option. Clara May 05 · 8-minute read
The anatomy of a Term Sheet A term sheet is a relatively short document setting out the key terms of the investment agreed upon between the company and the investor in user-friendly language. It is also referred to as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). It includes the business and finance terms and could include legal terms regarding confidentiality and dispute resolution. Clara Mar 10 · 7-minute read
Essential documents for establishing a startup Founders are often risk-takers with lots of energy and great business ideas. And that is fantastic, as long as you remember to set up the correct legal foundation for your venture. Not having the proper legal basis for your startup might be too big a risk. Having the correct legal documents in place is essential for the future success of your startup. Clara Mar 07 · 9-minute read
SAFEs explained | The founders’ quick guide A SAFE (which stands for Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is the most popular type of convertible for early-stage startups. It was originally created by Y Combinator in 2013. Clara Nov 24 · 7-minute read
An essential guide to ESOPs An ESOP is a way for you to set aside a pool of shares in your startup that you can allocate to various team members (e.g. employees, consultants or advisors – that’s right, it’s not just for employees, notwithstanding the name). The ESOP sets out the rules for granting shares. Clara Oct 25 · 8-minute read
ADGM SPV – Your essential guide Setting up a company in ADGM, and specifically a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), is attractive for founders and investors. Founders benefit from the speed and simplicity that ADGM’s fully digitised incorporation process achieves, while investors are attracted by the investment flexibility and legal protections that ADGM’s strong regulatory environment provides. Clara Sep 19 · 8-minute read
New feature | Introducing Cayman exempted companies on Clara! Setting up a company in the Cayman Islands is quick, cost-effective, attractive to foreign investors and easy for founders to maintain. Creating an offshore company for your startup might seem daunting if you don’t know where to start, which is where Clara comes in. Clara Aug 17 · 4-minute read