Startup Fundraising Legal Services
Raise Capital Without Losing Control
Expert VC negotiations, investor-friendly term sheets, and PPM drafting that secures funding while protecting your vision.
Hero Benefits:
- Founder-friendly term sheet structuring
- Professional PPM drafting and compliance
- VC negotiation expertise
- Faster funding through proper documentation
- Control protection strategies
Bad Legal Work Kills Fundraising
Common Fundraising Failures
- Founder-hostile terms that steal control
- Amateur documentation that scares investors
- Compliance gaps that halt funding
- Negotiation mistakes costing millions in valuation
- Slow legal work that kills momentum
Our Results-Driven Approach
- Investor-ready documentation that accelerates deals
- Founder protection built into every structure
- Fast turnaround that maintains momentum
- Proven templates investors recognize and trust
- Strategic guidance beyond just legal docs
Comprehensive IP Protection Services
Term Sheet Structuring
Negotiate deals that work for everyone
- Valuation optimization and structure advice
- Liquidation preference protection strategies
- Board composition and control provisions
- Anti-dilution and participation rights
- Founder vesting and protection mechanisms
PPM & Securities Documentation
Professional-grade investment documents
- Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs)
- Subscription agreements and investor docs
- Securities compliance (Reg D, Reg CF, Reg A+)
- Blue sky state filing coordination
- Investor verification and accreditation
VC Negotiation Support
Expert guidance through complex deals
- Term sheet review and redlining
- Investor meeting preparation and support
- Due diligence coordination and management
- Closing documentation and execution
- Post-funding compliance and governance
Funding Strategy Consulting
Beyond legal – strategic business guidance
- Fundraising readiness assessment
- Investor targeting and introduction strategies
- Pitch deck legal review and optimization
- Valuation consulting and market analysis
- Exit planning and strategic positioning
Every Stage of Your Funding Journey
Pre-Seed & Friends/Family
- Simple equity or convertible structures
- Basic investor agreements and documentation
- Compliance with securities regulations
- Founder protection from day one Typical Range: $50K - $500K
Seed Rounds
- SAFE or convertible note structures
- Professional investor documentation
- Board seat negotiations and governance
- Employee equity pool establishment Typical Range: $500K - $3M
Series A & Beyond
- Preferred stock structures and rights
- Complex liquidation preferences
- Board control and voting agreements
- Anti-dilution and participation provisions Typical Range: $3M - $50M+
International Funding
- Foreign investor compliance and structure
- Cross-border tax optimization
- Multi-jurisdictional legal coordination
- Currency and repatriation considerations
Protect Your Interests While Getting Funded
Valuation & Economics
Key terms that determine your outcome:
- Pre/post-money valuation optimization
- Liquidation preferences (1x non-participating preferred)
- Anti-dilution rights (weighted average vs. ratchet)
- Participation rights (capped vs. uncapped)
- Dividend provisions and cumulative preferences
Control & Governance
Maintain founder influence:
- Board composition (founder-friendly majorities)
- Protective provisions and veto rights
- Drag-along and tag-along rights
- Information rights and reporting requirements
- Preemptive rights for future rounds
Founder Protection
Essential safeguards:
- Founder vesting acceleration triggers
- No-shop periods and exclusivity
- Employment protection and key person insurance
- IP assignment confirmation and warranties
- Non-compete limitations and carve-outs