Is Your Company a Delaware C-Corp?

If you are not a Delaware C-Corp, that's an immediate non-starter for venture funding.

Why a Delaware C-Corp?

Delaware law is favorable to shareholders. It means the company must do what is best for the shareholders — which is exactly what investors want to see.

It's what everyone knows. Investors are comfortable with Delaware C-Corps because it's the standard structure they see deal after deal. The process is straightforward, there is limited liability, and there are tax benefits.

International founders raising from US VCs

If you're an international company looking to raise from US VCs but you don't have a US entity, you'll need to flip your company into a Delaware C-Corp structure. This is a common path for international founders — the right corporate lawyer can walk you through the process. Don't wait until you're in the middle of a fundraise to sort this out.