In startup transactions, the difference between a good deal and a great one often comes down to how well the key negotiation levers are understood, structured, and executed. Early-stage deals are rarely won or lost on headline valuation alone. The real economics—and risks—are embedded in the structure of the agreement. For startups and cannabis operators in particular, where regulatory friction and capital constraints are constant, the right negotiation levers can materially

In this blog we discuss how SAFEs, convertible notes, and equity rounds impact dilution, control, and future financing. Learn how to structure capital the right way. How you raise capital shapes everything that comes after. Capital raising is often treated as a milestone—a box to check. In reality, it's one of the most consequential structural decisions a company makes. Across early-stage financings, growth rounds, and complex regulated deals, the structure you choose determi

Most partnerships don’t fail because of the business—they fail because the structure can’t support growth, misaligned incentives, or change over time. The right partnership doesn’t just work—it scales. At a high level, most partnerships look similar: shared upside, aligned incentives, and complementary capabilities. But in practice, the difference between a partnership that survives and one that drives long-term enterprise value comes down to structure. We’ve seen this across