Jon Levy: U.S. incorporation makes fundraising easier with better terms
Jon Levy · Carolynn Levy And Panel (Jon Levy, Jason Kwon) - Startup Legal Mechanics · Y Combinator · Aug 29, 2018 · at 51:23
Jon Levy advises an Australian founder on where to incorporate their startup during a Y Combinator legal session.
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“We always suggest U.S. Companies. It's much easier to fundraise in the U.S. And much more favorable terms, in my opinion. So I always tend to push people to be in the U.S. It's just better for the business long term.”
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