Briana Yesilli
Attorney, Cooley
I’m an Attorney at Cooley, where I specialize in supporting early-stage and high-growth companies. I help founders navigate business formation, venture financing, and intellectual property so they can build on a strong legal foundation. I’m especially passionate about supporting entrepreneurs through fundraising and translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable steps.
QUESTIONS I CAN ANSWER
- What legal steps should I take before raising capital?
- How does fundraising impact my equity?
- What are the differences between SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced rounds?
Questions:
What are the legal diligence items that I need to make sure are in order before raising a round of financing from venture capital investors?
What are the legal steps involved in raising a venture capital round of financing, and what happens to my equity?
What is the difference between a SAFE note, convertible note, warrants, and a priced equity round?