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Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Startup and venture counsel that partners closely with founders from formation through each round of financing.

Median first turn
≤ 3 hrs
Fee
Flat, quoted up front
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Legal work that moves deals forward

Great companies need legal teams that move as quickly as they do. General Legal's Emerging Companies team helps founders navigate financings, build strong corporate foundations, and execute with confidence. From formation through major financing transactions, our attorneys bring the experience and responsiveness needed to keep clients’ businesses moving forward.

Our attorneys advise founders and boards on the early decisions that shape ownership and control, from structuring equity to setting up governance. They can bring in our tax and employment teams to ensure that equity, governance, and financing terms work together.

From formation to the next round

  • Incorporations

    Set up your company so that you can begin operating, open a bank account and take a VC check.

  • Corporate Governance

    Guidance on your Bylaws, Charter, board structure, and other key components of running a company.

  • SAFEs

    We help you get your first VC deal done - usually a SAFE and a Side Letter.

  • Due Diligence

    We run your due diligence process for you during your fundraise.

  • Priced Financing Rounds

    We quarterback your Series A, Series B and beyond.

  • Cap Table Management

    We make sure that your advisor, employee, founder and investor equity is buttoned up/

  • Founder Agreements

    Document founder equity, vesting, intellectual property assignments, roles, and departure arrangements.

  • Convertible Notes

    Prepare and negotiate convertible financing terms, including interest, maturity, valuation caps, discounts, and conversion mechanics.

  • Investor Side Letters

    Document investor information rights, pro rata rights, and other negotiated commitments alongside financing documents.

  • Equity Plans & Grants

    Prepare equity incentive plans, option grants, restricted stock agreements, and the corporate approvals supporting them.

  • Share Transfers & Repurchases

    Handle secondary sales, founder buybacks, and share transfers, including transfer restrictions, approvals, and purchase documentation.

  • Entity Conversions & Restructuring

    Support LLC-to-corporation conversions and corporate reorganizations, with the approvals and ownership documentation needed for the new structure.

  • Acquisitions & Asset Sales

    Support letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing documents for company acquisitions and asset sales.

  • Something else

    This list is what comes up most, not a limit. Send us the document and we will tell you who takes it and what it costs.

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