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I will draft custom startup funding, vesting, and equity agreements
Licensed US Attorney, Premium Legal Solutions for Startups and Investors
I am Te-Hina Ickes, a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar No. 009012) dedicated to providing premium corporate legal services to startups, founders, and investors. Navigating the legal landscape of fundraisin...
About this Gig
Distributing startup equity without a strict legal framework is the number one cause of dead equity and founder disputes. If a co-founder leaves early without a vesting schedule, they take a massive chunk of your company with them.
I am Te-Hina Ickes, a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar No. 009012). I specialize in structuring secure, professional equity and funding agreements that protect your cap table.
My Deliverables Include:
- Founder Equity Agreements: Clearly outlining equity splits and ownership rights.
- Vesting Schedules: Drafting 4-year vesting schedules with 1-year cliffs to ensure equity is earned, not just given.
- Convertible Notes: Drafting premium debt-to-equity funding instruments for your early-stage seed investors.
- Stock Purchase Agreements: Legally issuing shares to initial founders.
Protect your startup's most valuable asset: its equity. I provide meticulous, legally binding U.S. contracts to keep your cap table clean and investor-friendly. Message me today to begin!
Field of law:
Finance
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Business (corporate)
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Commercial
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FAQ
What is a vesting schedule and why do I need it?
A vesting schedule ensures founders or employees earn their equity over time (usually 4 years). If someone quits early, the unvested shares return to the company.
What is a "Cliff" in a vesting schedule?
A cliff (typically 1 year) means no equity vests until the person has stayed with the company for exactly one year. It protects the company from short-term departures.
What is a Convertible Note?
A Convertible Note is short-term debt that converts into equity during a future funding round. It is one of the most common ways to raise early-stage capital.
Do you provide tax advice regarding equity issuance (like 83(b) elections)?
While I draft the legal agreements to allow for 83(b) elections, I am acting as your corporate counsel, not a CPA. I recommend consulting a tax professional for specific tax filings.
Is your legal work confidential?
Absolutely. All information shared via Fiverr messages is kept strictly confidential in accordance with standard professional legal ethics.
