Startup Representation
We are an experienced Silicon Valley law firm that has represented several startups, founders, investors and VCs in the United States and globally. Our startup practice is geared towards providing top-quality counsel to early stage and venture-backed startups from ground-up to pre-IPO.
Our Approach
We specialize in representing founders and early-stage startups from pre-incorporation stage as they decide to 'formalize' their arrangement and continue to grow the startup with cash infusion from 'family and friends', angels and venture capitalists, negotiate contracts with vendors, and take on customers, employees and contractors.
We understand the Silicon Valley ecosystem well and our services, and even our fees, are geared to enabling our startup clients’ transition smoothly from ‘bootstrapped’ entities to mature venture-backed or public companies.
We recognize that as startups grow into robust, mid-size companies, they may choose to transition their legal services to larger law firms (often 'recommended' by their investors), in which case, we partner with our clients to assume the role of an outsourced 'in-house' counsel and assist them in working effectively with their 'chosen' large firm.
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What We Do
We often get involved with startups when they are only an idea that the founders are still in the early stages of pursuing and validating. We help founders create a strategic roadmap that includes as much equity and intellectual property protection as possible, alongside with setting up your startup to access angel and venture funding. We have thoughtfully packaged what we do into customizable options for you and your business, and all of our fees are flat-rate and agreed to in advance so there are no surprises.
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Pre-incorporation strategizing and cap table structuring
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Incorporation and qualification in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
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Stock issuance, including 83(b) filings
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Employee and contractor agreements, including IP assignments
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Stock options and restricted stock plans
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Convertible promissory notes, SAFEs and KISS documentation
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Seed financing, Series A financing and follow-on rounds
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Stock agreements, shareholder agreements and voting agreements
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Corporate governance and compliance
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Set up of offshore teams and entities
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Business buy-sell and M&A transactions
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Consult
Whether you are a first time founder who is seeking an experienced attorney to incorporate your startup or you need assistance with our angel or VC financing, we can assist you. We offer top-quality counsel similar to AmLaw100 coupled with the nimbleness of a boutique law firm. Schedule a complimentary consult to learn more.