Startup & Venture Capital
Founder arrangements, equity and financing for emerging companies.
Decisions made in a company’s first months on equity, control and intellectual property follow it to its exit. We help founders build companies that are properly organised, investable and ready to scale.
We act for founders and early-stage companies in the United States and abroad, including founders relocating their business to the U.S., and for early-stage investors.
How we help
- Formation and founder agreements
- Equity allocation, vesting and capitalisation tables
- Employee equity and incentive plans
- SAFEs, convertible notes and priced financing rounds
- Term sheet review and negotiation
- Assignment and protection of founder and company IP
Who we act for
- Founders preparing to raise capital
- Technology-led companies
- International founders entering the U.S.
- Angel and early-stage investors
Sectors
Questions clients ask
What should be in place before raising money?
Proper formation documents, founder agreements with vesting, IP assignments from everyone who built the product, and an accurate capitalisation table. Investors review each of these in due diligence.
What is the difference between a SAFE and a convertible note?
Both let investors fund the company now and receive equity later. A convertible note is debt, with interest and a maturity date; a SAFE is not. The choice affects founders’ dilution and risk.
Can you advise founders from outside the U.S.?
Yes. We structure the U.S. company, align it with any existing structure abroad and coordinate the immigration route that allows the founder to 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.