Venture Capital

Venture capital firms are an enormous source of financing for start-up companies, primarily in technology industries, but really in any area of innovation. 

Hrbek Law will guide you through the minefield that is venture capital financing.  There are many considerations to bear in mind.  As a founder, you need to guard against giving away too much in the first round.  You need to preserve your decision making power in the company.  You need to ensure that you share significantly in the upside in the event that company is as successful as you plan to make it.

Some of the legal documents involved in venture capital financing are:

Term Sheet
Restated Certificate of Incorporation
Stock Purchase Agreement
Investors' Rights Agreement
Schedule of Exceptions
Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement
Voting Rights Agreement
Stock Restriction Agreement