Scale’s EC/VC Team is dedicated to empowering startups, emerging growth companies, and venture capital investors of all sizes to thrive in today’s competitive market. Our experienced attorneys bring a wealth of industry knowledge and legal expertise to support our clients through every stage of the emerging company lifecycle.
We provide robust support by guiding entrepreneurs through corporate formation, helping them select the optimal legal structure and preparing foundational documents. Our expertise extends to setting up and maintaining cap. tables, ensuring clear and accurate representation of ownership stakes and investor rights. We also design, implement, and administer equity incentive plans for the issuance of stock options, restricted stock units, and other equity compensation arrangements to attract and retain top talent.
Corporate governance is a cornerstone of our practice. We guide corporate clients and portfolio companies in implementing best practices and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, fostering sustainable growth and stability. When it comes to exit strategies, whether through mergers and acquisitions or initial public offerings, we adeptly guide our clients through these transformative events, maximizing value and minimizing risks.
Our team also represents investors in all stages of debt, SAFE, and equity financing transactions. We provide comprehensive support, from initial investment structuring to closing, ensuring that our clients' interests are protected and aligned with their strategic goals. Our attorneys conduct thorough due diligence, negotiate term sheets, and draft investment agreements that safeguard our clients' investments and foster long-term partnerships with portfolio companies.
Many of our attorneys have been trained at top-tier white shoe law firms, where they honed their skills on high-stakes transactions and complex legal matters. They joined Scale to offer a more efficient and hands-on legal service. Our clients receive personalized attention from senior attorneys, ensuring a higher level of engagement and responsiveness.
Furthermore, many of our attorneys have significant in-house experience, providing them with a practical, grounded perspective that is invaluable to our clients. This firsthand knowledge of the internal workings of businesses allows us to offer advice that is not only legally sound but also aligned with the operational realities and strategic goals of our clients.
We work closely with our clients, gaining a deep understanding of their goals and challenges. This client-centric philosophy ensures that our legal solutions are not only sound but also aligned with our clients’ strategic business objectives. We pride ourselves on being more than just legal advisors; we are strategic partners committed to our clients’ success.