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I will prepare your startup for vc due diligence and clean your cap table
Your Startup's General Counsel on Demand
Jeffery L. Arnold, US Attorney (Bar #73295). I provide founders and tech companies with the critical legal infrastructure needed for growth, investment, and protection. With Big Law training and a sta...
About this Gig
A messy cap table or disorganized data room can kill a venture deal. When investors begin due diligence, they expect to see a clean, professional, and complete record of your company's history. Any confusion or error erodes trust and can sink your funding round.
As a US attorney with experience in venture financing, I will help you get "Diligence Ready." I'll meticulously review your equity structure, identify red flags, and provide the framework to present your company professionally.
This service will:
- Clean Your Cap Table: Correct errors from verbal promises, messy spreadsheets, and improper stock issuances.
- Identify Risks: Uncover issues (like un-filed 83(b)s or IP ownership gaps) before investors do.
- Prepare Your Data Room: Provide the exact structure and checklist VCs expect to see, saving you weeks of scrambling.
Walk into investor meetings with confidence, not anxiety. A small investment in preparation now can secure a multi-million dollar investment later.
Target country:
United States
FAQ
What is a "Cap Table" and why does it need cleaning?
A capitalization table is a spreadsheet that lists all the equity owners of your company (founders, investors, employees). It often becomes "messy" due to handshake equity deals, improperly documented grants, or complex convertible notes. A clean cap table is accurate, fully documented, and Sound
What are common "red flags" you look for?
I look for unsigned documents, missing 83(b) filings, improperly priced stock options (409A issues), ambiguous promises of equity, and IP ownership claims from former contractors. These are all issues that can delay or destroy a funding round.
What is a "Virtual Data Room" (VDR)?
A VDR is a secure online location (like a Dropbox or Google Drive folder with specific permissions) where you store all the legal, financial, and corporate documents an investor needs to review during due diligence. A well-organized VDR shows you are professional and prepared.
Does this service include drafting missing legal documents?
This gig focuses on audit, strategy, and organization. I will identify all missing or problematic documents. If you need those documents drafted (e.g., a missing contractor agreement), that would be a separate service, which you can order from my other gigs.
Is this service a substitute for a large law firm in a priced round?
No. This service is designed to prepare you for the formal due diligence process. Once you have a term sheet from a VC, they will have their own legal counsel, and you will need your own transaction counsel for the deal itself. This service makes that final, expensive stage much smoother and faster.
