Startup Formation and Funding

At JPG Law, Jason Gehlhausen provides tailored legal guidance to startups and emerging businesses, ensuring a strong legal foundation from formation through funding and beyond. Jason brings extensive experience in navigating the complexities unique to startups, offering strategic advice to foster growth, minimize risk, and maximize business opportunities.

Startup Formation

Jason assists entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses efficiently and correctly by offering:

• Entity Selection and Structuring: Advising on choosing the optimal business entity, such as LLCs, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, or partnerships, to best suit your strategic goals.

• Founder Agreements: Creating clear agreements that define roles, responsibilities, equity allocation, vesting schedules, and dispute resolution.

• Initial Corporate Governance: Establishing comprehensive governance structures and providing foundational documents such as bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions.

Funding and Investment Support

Jason guides startups through various stages of capital raising and investor relations, including:

• Seed and Venture Financing: Preparing term sheets, negotiating investment terms, and drafting agreements that align with founders' and investors' interests.

• Convertible Notes and SAFE Agreements: Structuring early-stage funding instruments to provide clarity and flexibility for future financing rounds.

• Due Diligence Management: Supporting startups through investor due diligence processes, preparing essential documentation, and addressing compliance concerns proactively.

Strategic Legal Counsel for Growth

Beyond formation and initial funding, Jason provides ongoing strategic counsel tailored to startups, including:

• Intellectual Property Protection: Advising on protection strategies for your innovations, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

• Employment and Compensation: Creating employment agreements, equity compensation plans, and incentive structures to attract and retain talent effectively.

• Commercial Contracts and Negotiation: Assisting with drafting and negotiating contracts crucial to operational efficiency and sustained growth.

Why JPG Law?

JPG Law is committed to empowering startups by delivering responsive, practical, and growth-oriented legal advice. Partnering with Jason ensures your startup receives personalized attention and comprehensive legal support every step of the way.

Contact JPG Law today to discuss how Jason can support your startup's successful launch and sustainable growth.