Startup Funding

Strategic Counsel for Raising Capital

Raising money is one of the most critical and sensitive stages in a startup’s journey. Whether you're negotiating with angel investors or institutional venture capital firms, understanding the legal and economic implications of your term sheet is essential. At Jones Trial Attorneys, we guide founders through fundraising with a sharp eye for risk, alignment, and long-term control.

SAFE Agreements and Convertible Notes

Many early-stage startups raise pre-seed and seed capital through simplified instruments like SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) or convertible promissory notes. We help you:

• Draft, review, and negotiate SAFE and note agreements
• Understand valuation caps, discount rates, and MFN clauses
• Clarify triggering events and conversion mechanics
• Protect founder interests while maintaining investor appeal

These tools can be fast and flexible—but they are not risk-free. We ensure you understand their downstream effects before signing.

Term Sheet Review and Negotiation

Term sheets shape the legal structure of your investment round. We provide detailed feedback on key terms including:

• Valuation and share pricing
• Liquidation preferences and participation rights
• Anti-dilution provisions
• Board composition and protective provisions
• Drag-along and co-sale rights

Our attorneys work with you to align term sheet terms with your company’s long-term strategy and exit goals.

Preferred Stock and Venture Financing

When you're ready for a priced equity round, we assist with:

• Series A, B, and C financings
• Stock purchase agreements
• Investor rights agreements
• Voting agreements and ROFRs

We support you through due diligence, negotiations, closings, and post-investment obligations—ensuring your rights are preserved and obligations clearly defined.

Founder Protections and Negotiation Strategy

Our approach emphasizes founder protections and relationship-building. We advise on:

• Vesting acceleration provisions
• Employment and equity retention terms
• Rights to information and control
• Managing investor dynamics post-closing

We balance legal rigor with deal-making pragmatism to help you secure funding without sacrificing control.

Why Work With Jones Trial Attorneys

We bring more than just transactional knowledge—we bring courtroom perspective. As trial lawyers, we’ve seen how vague or one-sided agreements can become liabilities. Our firm protects your interests by building clarity into every document and negotiation.

Contact Us

To schedule a consultation with our corporate counsel team, please fill out the consultation form below or call us at (866) JTA-WINS.