Early Stage Investment Instruments

January 23, 2023 - Minnesota attorney and entrepreneur Jen Reise explores some of the investment instruments most commonly used by entrepreneurs.

Topics covered include:

• Types of investment instruments: debt, convertible debt, SAFEs, common and preferred stock, Reg D offerings
• Crowdfunding
• When to choose one form of investment over another
• How much of a discount to provide to earliest investors
• Trends in investment vehicle usage
• Tips and what to watch out for

A Q&A session follows the discussion.