Biotech Startup Support

Informative articles geared towards life science startup founders, with a specific focus on biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.Topics include company formation, legal basics, finance basics, common founder mistakes, lab operations, and more.

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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences

Learn how to safeguard your IP as a life sciences or biotech company. Since ownership of your inventions is crucial. it's important to know how about IP protection, as it can enhance company value, generate revenue, and more.

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Understanding Intellectual Property Rights for Biotechs

Uncover the power of intellectual property (IP) in biotech and pharma. Learn how IP rights safeguard assets, attract investors, and drive innovation. Explore different IP types and their impact on commercialization strategies for biotechs.

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What Is Patent Licensing & How Does It Work?

Learn about the potential of patents for life sciences startups. Leverage licensing to drive revenue, establish industry presence, and forge partnerships. Ensure fair terms by consulting legal professionals with expertise in licensing and more.

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February 3, 2023

What Is Startup Valuation & Why Is It Important?

If you’re a startup founder, or thinking of founding a startup, you’re most likely looking for capital to grow your business. Especially if you’re a startup in a capital-intensive industry like the li...

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February 3, 2023

VC Term Sheet Clauses: A Glossary of Key Terms

A term sheet is a non-binding agreement between the founder(s) of a company and an investor or group of investors. It defines the key components or parameters of the potential business agreement for a…

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February 3, 2023

Pre-Money vs. Post-Money: What's the Difference?

Most startup founders have similar goals even if their companies are wildly different. The typical founder wants to create a profitable business around a product or service that adds value to their cu…