Fundraising

Our Fundraising Services

Raise capital with confidence. We guide startups through SAFEs, convertible notes, term sheets, and venture rounds—helping you protect ownership, align with investors, and secure the funding you need to grow.

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Fundraising Services we offer

Raise capital with confidence. From SAFEs to Series B, we structure deals, protect ownership, and guide you through each stage of fundraising.
Fundraising
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SAFE
$1,500
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SAFE

$1,500

Secure your startup's funding with confidence using our SAFE Package. We’ll draft a customized Simple Agreement for Future Equity tailored to your business's unique needs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while protecting your interests. This package includes a thorough consultation to align the agreement with your goals and investor expectations, making the fundraising process smooth and efficient. With our expertise, you’ll be ready to raise capital and drive your business forward.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft SAFE
  • One (1) Hour Consultation and Negotiation with Client/Investors
  • Finalize SAFE
Convertible Note
$2,000
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Convertible Note

$2,000

Facilitate your fundraising efforts with our Convertible Note Package. We’ll draft a comprehensive, investor-friendly convertible note tailored to your business’s needs, ensuring it aligns with your funding strategy and complies with applicable legal standards. This package includes a detailed consultation to structure terms like valuation caps, interest rates, and maturity dates, giving you the tools to secure capital while protecting your company’s long-term interests.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Term Sheet
  • Draft Convertible Note
  • Draft Note Purchase Agreement
  • One (1) Hour Consultation and Negotiation with Client/Investors
  • Finalize Convertible Note
  • Finalize Note Purchase Agreement
Promissory Note (Secured)
$2,500
Fundraising

Promissory Note (Secured)

$2,500

Secure your financing or lending arrangements with our Promissory Note and Security Agreement Package. We’ll draft a tailored promissory note to formalize the loan terms, including repayment schedule, interest rates, and other key provisions, while the accompanying security agreement establishes a lien on collateral to protect the lender's interests. This comprehensive package ensures your financing agreements are clear, enforceable, and compliant with legal standards.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Term Sheet
  • Draft Promissory Note
  • Draft Note Purchase Agreement
  • Draft Security Agreement
  • One (1) Hour Consultation and Negotiation with Client/Investors
  • Finalize Promissory Note
  • Finalize Note Purchase Agreement
  • Finalize Security Agreement
Term Sheet
$3,500
Fundraising

Term Sheet

$3,500

Lay the groundwork for successful negotiations with our Term Sheet Package. We’ll draft a customized, investor-ready term sheet that outlines the key terms and conditions of your deal, including valuation, equity ownership, governance rights, and other critical provisions. Our package includes a consultation to ensure the terms align with your business goals while maintaining compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Term Sheet
  • Two (2) Hour Consultation and Negotiation with Client/Investors
  • Finalize Term Sheet
Pre-Seed/Seed
$25,000
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Pre-Seed/Seed

$25,000

Position your startup for growth with our comprehensive Pre-Seed/Seed Financing Package. Designed to navigate the complexities of early-stage fundraising, this package includes drafting and negotiating key financing documents such as term sheets, subscription agreements, and investor rights agreements, leveraging industry-standard model documents from the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) to ensure efficiency and alignment with investor expectations. We’ll also prepare detailed cap tables and ensure compliance with securities laws. Our team works closely with you, your investors, and their counsel to facilitate smooth negotiations, address investor concerns, and finalize agreements that set your business up for long-term success.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Term Sheet
  • Build Pro Forma Cap Table
  • Draft Restated Certificate of Incorporation
  • Draft Stockholder Consent
  • Draft Board Consent
  • Draft Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Draft Investor Rights Agreement
  • Draft Voting Agreement
  • Draft Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement
  • Draft Indemnification Agreement
  • Draft Closing Checklist
  • Oversee Wire Transfers, E-Signatures, and All Closing Mechanics
  • File with SEC
  • Update Cap Table Post-Transaction
Series A
$50,000
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Series A

$50,000

Secure the capital needed to scale your business with our comprehensive Series A Financing Package. This service includes drafting and negotiating all essential financing documents, such as term sheets, stock purchase agreements, and investor rights agreements, while leveraging industry-standard model documents from the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) to streamline the process and meet investor expectations. We’ll also prepare detailed cap tables, assist with compliance under securities laws, and provide strategic guidance throughout negotiations. Our team works closely with you, your investors, and their counsel to ensure the transaction is smooth, efficient, and positions your company for continued growth.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Term Sheet
  • Build Pro Forma Cap Table
  • Draft Restated Certificate of Incorporation
  • Draft Stockholder Consent
  • Draft Board Consent
  • Draft Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Draft Investor Rights Agreement
  • Draft Voting Agreement
  • Draft Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement
  • Draft Indemnification Agreement
  • Draft Closing Checklist
  • Oversee Wire Transfers, E-Signatures, and All Closing Mechanics
  • File with SEC
  • Update Cap Table Post-Transaction
Series B Round
$80,000
Fundraising

Series B Round

$80,000

Accelerate your company’s growth with our comprehensive Series B Financing Package. Designed for businesses entering their next phase of expansion, this package includes drafting and negotiating critical financing documents such as term sheets, stock purchase agreements, and investor rights agreements. We utilize industry-standard model documents from the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) to ensure a streamlined process that aligns with investor expectations. Our services also include preparing updated cap tables, ensuring compliance with securities laws, and offering strategic guidance throughout negotiations. We work closely with you, your investors, and their counsel to secure funding while protecting your company’s long-term interests.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Term Sheet
  • Build Pro Forma Cap Table
  • Draft Restated Certificate of Incorporation
  • Draft Stockholder Consent
  • Draft Board Consent
  • Draft Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Draft Investor Rights Agreement
  • Draft Voting Agreement
  • Draft Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement
  • Draft Indemnification Agreement
  • Draft Closing Checklist
  • Oversee Wire Transfers, E-Signatures, and All Closing Mechanics
  • File with SEC
  • Update Cap Table Post-Transaction

Our Fundraising Offerings Guide

Discover how we structure fundraising rounds, from SAFEs to Series B. Get expert guidance on investor terms, cap tables, and compliance so you can raise with confidence.
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Management Rights Letter: Granting Institutional Investors Oversight Access

Fundraising

When startups take money from venture capital funds subject to ERISA or similar regulations, those funds need a special document: the Management Rights Letter (MRL). This short but powerful agreement ensures the investor has sufficient rights to “manage” their investment, helping them comply with legal requirements.

Indemnification Agreement: Personal Protection for Startup Directors and Officers

Fundraising

When startup leaders make tough calls - hiring, spending, pivoting - they expose themselves to personal liability. The Indemnification Agreement serves as a legal shield, protecting directors and officers against lawsuits, claims, and costs incurred while serving the company.

ROFR and Co-Sale Agreement: Managing Share Transfers While Preserving Cap Table Control

Fundraising

In venture-backed startups, control of the cap table is critical. The Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement (ROFR/Co-Sale) helps founders and investors maintain that control by regulating how shares are transferred - particularly when founders, early employees, or other major holders want to sell.

Voting Agreement: Aligning Shareholder Power in Key Company Decisions

Fundraising

While founders often assume they’ll control their company post-funding, the Voting Agreement tells a more nuanced story. This document outlines how shareholders agree to vote their shares on critical company matters, including board elections and future financing approvals.

Investor Rights Agreement: The Post-Investment Playbook for Governance and Growth

Fundraising

Once a startup closes a priced equity round, investors want more than just shares - they want visibility, influence, and information.

Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA): The Core Deal Document That Governs Startup Fundraising Transactions

Fundraising

When startups raise a priced equity financing - often at the seed or Series A stage - the Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) becomes the central contract that governs the investment

Valuation Caps in Convertible Instruments: Anchoring Investor Economics in Early-Stage Rounds

Fundraising

Early-stage startups often raise capital through convertible instruments like SAFEs or convertible notes - structures designed to delay valuation discussions until a priced equity round.

Right of First Refusal (ROFR): A Critical Tool for Ownership Control in Private Companies

Fundraising

As startups grow and equity stakes shift, controlling who owns shares becomes increasingly important. One of the most effective tools for managing this is the Right of First Refusal (ROFR).

Drag-Along Rights in Startup Financing: Streamlining Exits While Balancing Stakeholder Interests

Fundraising

When negotiating startup financing, founders often focus on valuation, equity splits, and immediate ownership. But long-term provisions in term sheets can be just as important, especially when it comes to company exits. One of the most impactful is the drag-along right.

Anti-Dilution Rights in Startup Funding: The Price Protection Mechanisms That Safeguard Investor Value

Fundraising

When structuring venture capital deals, founders often focus on valuation, investment size, and ownership splits. But within preferred stock agreements are provisions that can significantly reshape economics if future fundraising happens at lower valuations. Chief among these are anti-dilution protections.

Liquidation Preferences in Startup Funding: Critical Terms That Shape Exit Outcomes

Fundraising

When negotiating startup financing rounds, founders often focus on valuation, investment size, and ownership percentages. However, hidden within term sheets are provisions that can dramatically impact how exit proceeds are distributed. One of the most important of these provisions is the liquidation preference.

SAFEs: Streamlining Early-Stage Startup Investments

Fundraising

In today’s fast-moving startup ecosystem, the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) has reshaped how early-stage companies raise capital. Introduced by Y Combinator in 2013, SAFEs were created to simplify fundraising while balancing the needs of both founders and investors.

Convertible Notes: Bridging the Gap Between Debt and Equity

Fundraising

In the early stages of startup funding, traditional equity rounds can be difficult because of valuation uncertainty and the high legal costs involved.

Down Rounds in Startup Funding: Navigating Valuation Challenges

Fundraising

In the dynamic world of startup financing, not every funding round represents an upward trajectory. While founders and investors alike prefer to see steadily increasing valuations, market realities sometimes necessitate a different path.

Startup Due Diligence: Essential Preparation for Funding and Growth

Fundraising

In the startup journey, few processes are as critical - or as intimidating - as due diligence. Whether you’re raising venture funding, preparing for acquisition, or negotiating a strategic partnership, how well you handle due diligence can directly affect your valuation, deal terms, and long-term growth trajectory.

Raising Money From Non-Accredited Investors: Expanding Your Funding Options

Fundraising

Traditional startup funding often relies on accredited angels and venture capitalists. But thanks to regulatory changes, startups can now raise capital from a much wider group - non-accredited investors. This shift opens up new possibilities for founders to access funding, turn customers into stakeholders, and build brand communities.

Types of Investors in Startups: Choosing the Right Financial Partners

Fundraising

Securing funding is one of the most important steps in building a startup. But capital is only part of the equation - different investor types bring distinct benefits such as mentorship, networks, and operational expertise. Understanding the funding landscape helps founders target the right partners at the right time.

Understanding the Funding Journey: A Guide to Startup Capital Rounds

Fundraising

We want to provide clarity on the progression of funding stages that successful startups typically navigate. While funding round terminology can vary across different entrepreneurial ecosystems, understanding the general framework will help you properly position your company for each capital-raising milestone.

Navigating Startup Funding: The Venture Capital Question

Fundraising

We want to share important considerations regarding funding options for emerging businesses, particularly focusing on venture capital as a potential path. Despite its prominent coverage in business media, venture capital may not be suitable for every entrepreneurial venture.

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Your Fundraising Advantage

Clear, Investor-Ready Docs

We draft and review SAFEs, notes, and term sheets so your deals move forward without costly delays.

Attract & Close Capital

Present polished, compliant agreements that give investors confidence and help you secure funding faster.

Strategic Growth Alignment

We structure your fundraising to match your long-term goals, so today’s round sets you up for tomorrow’s success.
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They help me manage downside, think through opportunities in detail, organize our employees, and structure everything in a smart and effective way.”

Digital is our default

We know that today's clients are technologically sophisticated and expect the same from their service providers. We leverage technology to streamline communication, keep projects organized and make our workflow as efficient as possible.
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Raise Capital with Confidence

Partner with our fundraising experts to close rounds with confidence. From SAFEs and convertible notes to Series A and beyond, we’ll draft, review, and structure your deals to ensure compliance, clarity, and investor trust — so you can focus on growing your business.