I will draft startup founder and investor contracts
Licensed US Attorney,Bulletproof Legal Frameworks for Tech, Startups
About this Gig
Founder disputes are the number one reason early-stage startups fail. As a licensed US Attorney (Bar #63011), I draft definitive, dispute-preventing agreements that protect founders and clearly define equity, roles, and exit scenarios.
Sophisticated investors will not write a check unless they see clean founder equity, standard vesting schedules, and protected Intellectual Property. This gig is designed to get your startup strictly "investor-ready."
What is included based on your tier:
- Founders Agreements: Clear definition of duties, equity, and decision-making.
- Vesting Schedules: Standard 4-year vesting with 1-year cliffs to protect the cap table.
- IP Assignment: Ensuring all code, branding, and assets belong to the entity.
- Shareholder Agreements: Rules for buying, selling, and transferring shares.
- Board Resolutions: The formal corporate actions required to authorize equity.
Protect your equity and your relationships. Choose your package and submit the requirements to secure your founder and investor framework today.
Field of law:
Finance
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Business (corporate)
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Commercial
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FAQ
Why do I need a vesting schedule?
Vesting ensures founders earn their equity over time. If a founder leaves early, unvested shares return to the company, protecting the remaining team.
Does this include forming the actual LLC or C-Corp?
No, this gig is for the internal agreements among founders and investors. Entity formation is a separate service.
Are these agreements suitable for a Delaware C-Corp?
Yes, these documents are highly optimized for Delaware C-Corps, the gold standard for US startups.
How do you handle IP created before the company was formed?
The IP Assignment agreements include clauses to transfer prior-created IP directly into the new corporate entity.
Can you customize the equity split?
Absolutely. The agreements will reflect the exact equity split, cliffs, and acceleration terms you dictate in the requirements.
