Venture Capital Investments

The venture capital ecosystem stands out as a critical funding source in commercializing innovative ideas. At Sonmez Law Firm, we provide comprehensive legal consultancy to both startup founders and angel investors and venture capital funds at every stage of the investment process.

We stand by you with our experienced team throughout the entire investment cycle, from seed investment to Series A, B, C rounds and exit strategies.

Our Primary Services in Venture Capital:

• Investment Rounds: Term sheet negotiation, share purchase agreements, and preparation of investor rights agreements.
• Founder Structuring: Founders’ shareholders agreement, vesting plans, and option pool design.
• Legal Due Diligence: Pre-investment legal risk analysis of startups.
• Corporate Structuring: Holding structures, foreign company establishments (Delaware, Estonia, etc.), and flip transactions.
• Intellectual Property: Protection of startups’ intellectual property assets and licensing agreements.
• Exit Strategies: Legal consultancy in M&A, IPO, and secondary sale processes.
• Employee Incentives: Design of ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) and phantom share plans.

Sonmez Law contributes to your growth by strengthening your legal infrastructure on your entrepreneurship journey.