The New Wave of Startup Scams: What Founders Need to Watch Out For
The harsh fundraising climate in Latin America is creating a perfect storm. Founders are under pressure. Venture cycles…
The Investment Security Bond Scam: How Desperate Founders Are Being Targeted in LATAM’s VC Winter
As we approach the third anniversary of the 2022 venture capital peak, Latin American founders are navigating one…
Side Letters and SAFEs: What LatAm founders should expect and avoid
Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have become a popular funding tool for early-stage startups across Latin America,…
Navigating AI and IP in LatAm’s Murky Legal Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how startups develop their products and services, creating opportunities for efficiency, automation, and…
The pitfalls of issuing convertible instruments through an LLC
Latin founders often form an LLC and raise their initial capital through convertible notes and Simple Agreements for…
Most common mistakes Latam founders make when scaling their startups
To support the growth of the ecosystem in a direct and constructive way below is a breakdown of…
Why Would(n’t) a Non-US Founder Consider a Cayman Holding Company?
The most frequent question I am asked by Latin founders is “What is so bad about a Delaware…
Florida House Bill 969: Data Privacy Compliance Comes to Businesses in the Sunshine State
As Florida becomes a growing haven for both Latin American and domestic enterprises seeking to expand their businesses,…
The Corporate Transparency Act – Pay Attention To the Beneficial Owner Behind the Curtain
Congress’s January 1, 2021 passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 included passage of…
Preparing to Acquire PPP Loan Borrowers
Many Latin entrepreneurs create holding companies in the United States, and many such companies have taken advantage of…