Formation and Early-Stage Financings

Orrick corporate lawyers represent companies in their earliest stages of development. During the formation phase, we help companies avoid costly mistakes, addressing and resolving questions related to corporate matters such as choice of entity, initial capital structure, and stockholder and investment agreements, as well as intellectual property, tax, and compensation and benefits issues.

Orrick regularly counsels startups and early-stage companies in all aspects of their capital raising activities – including their initial rounds of financing from angel and venture capital investors, later-stage venture financings, and investments by strategic partners. Our significant experience includes assisting companies with “down-round” venture financings, recapitalizations, equity restructurings, and bridge loan financings.