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SSM Presents at LexLab at UC Law SF

1/15/2026

Venture capital firms are more selective and demanding when it comes to required criteria for first financings these days. Attendees joined an informative panel where Lindsey S. Mignano of SSM discussed questions and topics such as:

The ways in which tech companies may structure their early-stage investments, from SAFE/convertible notes to a priced round;
The ways in which legal due diligence by investor's counsel may vary across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds;
What kinds of terms early-stage founders should be concerned about in Side Letters to SAFEs or convertible notes, whether for primary or bridge rounds;
What kind of business and financial metrics founders should have in place before approaching venture firms for a Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A raise; and
What expert sources predict about the venture market for 2026.

SSM Presents "Expert Series: US Expansion in 2026"

1/14/2026

Attendees joined David Harris of Aspire and Lindsey Mignano, co-founder of SSM, for a 60-minute conversation on the legal considerations founders should understand when expanding into the US. This session built context and confidence around the early legal decisions that support a smooth entry. They heard practical insight drawn from real founder scenarios and current market realities, plus a perspective on what matters first, what can wait, and how a strong foundation supports day-to-day operations, fundraising, and long-term growth.

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SSM Presents at LexLab at UC Law SF

SSM Presents "Expert Series: US Expansion in 2026"

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