VCs require a Delaware C-Corp before they wire money. Lovie forms yours, gets your EIN, handles registered agent, compliance, and LLC-to-C-Corp conversion.
Every serious investor — YC, a16z, Sequoia — requires a Delaware C-Corp before they wire money or sign a SAFE note. Lovie forms yours same-day so your legal structure is never the reason a deal falls through.
VCs won't fund you without a Delaware C-Corp.
Your pitch deck is ready. Your entity isn't.
The problem
$2,000–$5,000 to a startup lawyer just to incorporate
Stripe Atlas charges $500 upfront, drops registered agent after year one ($100/yr extra)
Days or weeks waiting for your EIN before you can open Mercury or activate Stripe
Missing the 30-day 83(b) election window and facing massive tax bills on unvested stock
Missing Delaware franchise tax deadlines while heads-down on your MVP
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — C-Corp formation, EIN, registered agent, mail scanning, and compliance included
Lovie recommends C-Corp vs. LLC based on your cap table and fundraising timeline
File same-day — open Mercury, activate Stripe Connect, and sign your first SAFE note
83(b) elections generated, signed, and ready to mail instantly — never miss the 30-day window
Delaware franchise tax and annual report deadlines tracked automatically
LLC-to-C-Corp conversion included when VCs come knocking — no extra charge
Built for founders raising money, not filing paperwork.
Investor-Ready From Day One
Lovie forms the Delaware C-Corp VCs, YC, and accelerators require — with SAFE-ready structure and clean cap table from the start.
One Price, No Surprises
$29/mo covers formation, EIN, registered agent, mail scanning, and compliance. LegalZoom charges $400+ just to file.
Compliance on Autopilot
Delaware franchise tax, annual reports, registered agent renewals — Lovie tracks all of it and alerts you before anything is due.
83(b) Elections Handled
Never miss the 30-day IRS window. Lovie generates your 83(b) election, lets you sign digitally, and provides exact mailing instructions to protect your equity.
Convert When You're Ready
Started as an LLC? Convert to C-Corp when investors come in — included in your subscription, no extra charge.
Questions startup founders actually ask.
Do I need a Delaware C-Corp to raise VC money?
Yes. Every VC term sheet assumes one. LLCs can't issue preferred stock or sign SAFE notes. Delaware's Court of Chancery is what investors know and trust.
How is Lovie different from Stripe Atlas?
Stripe Atlas charges $500 upfront and drops registered agent support after year one ($100/yr after that). Lovie is $29/mo all-in — formation, EIN, registered agent, mail scanning, compliance, and LLC-to-C-Corp conversion.
How long until I get my EIN to open Mercury?
Lovie files your EIN as soon as your entity is formed. Domestic founders typically receive it within a few business days.
I have two co-founders. How does equity work?
Lovie prepares your C-Corp with a standard 4-year vesting schedule and 1-year cliff. For complex equity arrangements or multiple share classes, a startup attorney should review.
Do you handle 83(b) elections?
Yes. If you receive unvested stock, you have exactly 30 days to file an 83(b) election with the IRS, or you risk massive tax penalties later. Lovie automatically generates your 83(b) election, lets you sign it digitally, and provides exact mailing instructions for the IRS.
What's the Delaware franchise tax?
Delaware C-Corps owe a minimum $400/yr. Many startups overpay by defaulting to the Authorized Shares method — Lovie alerts you to use the Assumed Par Value method, which can save thousands.
Can I start as an LLC and convert to C-Corp later?
Yes — and Lovie includes the conversion in your subscription at no extra charge.
I'm applying to Y Combinator. What do they require?
A Delaware C-Corp with a clean cap table. Lovie forms the right entity before your interview.