Startup & Venture Capital Law
Founder agreements, equity, financing rounds and investor readiness.
Early decisions about equity, ownership and intellectual property follow a startup all the way to its exit. We help founders build companies that are well organised, investable and ready to scale.
We act for founders, emerging companies and early-stage investors in the U.S. and internationally, including founders relocating to the United States.
What we do
- Formation and founder agreements
- Equity allocation, vesting and cap-table planning
- Employee equity and incentive plans
- SAFEs, convertible notes and priced financing rounds
- Investor term sheets and negotiation
- IP assignment and ownership of technology
- Cross-border structures for international founders
Who we act for
- Founders preparing for pre-seed, seed or venture funding
- Technology and innovation-driven companies
- International entrepreneurs entering the U.S.
- Venture-backed companies scaling operations
- Angel and early-stage investors
Industries
A clean legal foundation that gives investors confidence and keeps founders in control of their growth.
Frequently asked questions
What legal documents does a startup need before raising money?
At a minimum: proper formation documents, founder agreements with vesting, IP assignments from everyone who built the product, and an accurate cap table. Investors review all of these during due diligence.
What is the difference between a SAFE and a convertible note?
Both let investors fund a company now and receive equity later. A convertible note is debt with interest and a maturity date; a SAFE is not debt and has neither. Each has different consequences for founders.
Can you advise foreign founders starting a U.S. startup?
Yes. We structure the U.S. company, coordinate with the founders’ home-country structures and plan the immigration route that lets them work in the business.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.