Key legal considerations for SaaS companies eyeing acquisition

Key Legal Considerations for SaaS Companies Eyeing Acquisition

For a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, being an attractive acquisition target involves a meticulous legal framework and compliance strategy. Here are key legal aspects a SaaS company should prepare for to enhance its appeal to potential buyers and facilitate a smooth acquisition process: Continue Reading Key Legal Considerations for SaaS Companies Eyeing Acquisition

The Anatomy of a Referral Partner Agreement

The Anatomy of a Referral Agreement

Building a referral partner program is a method often employed by Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies to grow without the need to hire tons of sales representatives. There should be an appropriate written agreement in place between your business and the referral partner outlining how the arrangement will work with provisions to protect your business. Continue Reading The Anatomy of a Referral Agreement

Handling the Personal Data of People in Other Countries

Handling the Personal Data of People in Other Countries

If your software-as-a-service business handles the personal data of people in countries, you should get familiar with data privacy laws across the world – because you’re likely bound to them and your customers will require that you comply accordingly. If you violate the laws, you may be liable for hefty fines (or worse).

This goes for the personal data of people in the European Union, United Kingdom, Brazil, Israel, Argentina, Russia, or countless other countries. So – what steps do you take to make sure you are compliant? Continue Reading Handling the Personal Data of People in Other Countries

14 Agreements and Policies Every Software as a Service (SaaS) Company Should Have

14 Agreements and Policies Every Software as a Service (SaaS) Company Should Have

If you’re running a software-as-a-service company, you should have several key agreements and policies in place protecting your company, your intellectual property, and your investors. These agreements will become important during due diligence with any Investor or potential Acquirer. Here are 14 important agreements and policies every SaaS company should have, broken down into 3 categories. Continue Reading 14 Agreements and Policies Every Software as a Service (SaaS) Company Should Have

High Level Overview of Corporate Subsidiaries

High Level Overview of Corporate Subsidiaries

Many of the companies you interact with every day either own, or are, subsidiaries of another company. For example, Alphabet Inc. is the parent company, and Google is a subsidiary. This post will give you a high level overview of corporate subsidiaries. Continue Reading High Level Overview of Corporate Subsidiaries

Anatomy of a SAFE Term Sheet

Anatomy of a SAFE Term Sheet

If you are considering raising venture funding, you’ve likely heard of SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) Agreements. SAFE’s are good for early stage startups raising seed capital from angel investors, friends, and family before receiving institutional venture capital financing. This post will give you a high level overview of the anatomy of a SAFE Term Sheet. Continue Reading Anatomy of a SAFE Term Sheet

Data Privacy and Security of your Vendors

Data Privacy and Security of your Vendors

Data privacy and security is more important than ever, and it extends beyond just your company. It forwards to all of your vendors, services providers, third party apps, and anyone else that processes (or handles) your data – whether it is an advertising platform, email provider, marketing technology, or even your appointment booking system. Vendor Security Assessments help you make sure of this. Continue Reading Data Privacy and Security of your Vendors