We advise technology startups from formation through angel investment, seed-stage financing and beyond. The firm works with founders to lay a sound legal foundation, establish a California or Delaware general stock corporation, and prepare our clients for the diligence and documentation expected by VC and prospective investors. Our approach is economical, practical, and tailored to each startup’s stage of development.

Some of the startup-related matters we assist with include:

• Delaware and California incorporations

• Equity issuances

• Capitalization tables

• SAFEs and convertible loans

• Vesting arrangements

• Intellectual property assignments

• Confidentiality agreements

• Employee stock and option plans

• Corporate governance, board and stockholder approvals

• Employment and consulting relationships

• Vendor and customer agreements

Founder relationships and ownership arrangements may also change as a startup evolves. As part of our services, we frequently advise startups when a founder is exiting the business, including matters involving vested and unvested equity, repurchase rights, intellectual property, continuing obligations, governance changes, and transition documentation. By addressing these issues strategically and with sensitivity, we strive to help startups maintain a clear capitalization structure and move forward with greater confidence.