Tech Legal Partners

Startup and
Venture Capital

We offer specialized legal services for Italian startups entering the US market to raise capital and expand their activities, as well as for Italian venture capital funds investing in US companies.

WE HELP STARTUPS CREATE AND DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. WE ASSIST INVESTORS IN OBTAINING MAXIMUM RETURNS FROM THEIR INVESTMENTS.

US MARKET ENTRY FOR ITALIAN STARTUPS

We are well aware of the difficulties Italian entrepreneurs face when seeking American investors and the complexities Italian venture capital funds encounter when making investments in the US market. TLP guides Italian startups in every aspect of entering the American market: from establishing the most appropriate US corporate structure to preparing for venture capital rounds, we ensure that Italian startups are positioned to attract American investors and operate successfully in the US market.

VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDRAISING FOR ITALIAN COMPANIES

Italian startups seeking investors in the USA require appropriate legal architecture and documentation compliant with the US market. We establish US entities optimized for venture financing, create founder equity structures that attract institutional investors, implement employee stock option plans, and structure intellectual property to ensure maximum protection.

US INVESTMENT SUPPORT FOR ITALIAN VC FUNDS

We serve as trusted legal advisors for Italian VC funds making investments in US companies. We handle investment documentation, due diligence, and provide negotiation assistance at all stages of investments.

VENTURE CAPITAL FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

From initial seed rounds to complex Series A-C financings, we manage all aspects of US venture capital transactions for both Italian startups raising capital and Italian funds making investments. Our extensive experience with US VC market standards ensures efficient transaction execution while protecting client interests throughout the investment lifecycle. Among the essential VC documents we handle:

  • Term Sheets and investment agreements
  • Preferred stock purchase agreements
  • Investor rights agreements and board representation
  • Anti-Dilution and Liquidation Preference structures
  • Drag-Along and Tag-Along rights documentation
  • Employee stock option plans and equity incentives
  • Board resolutions and corporate governance documents
  • Due Diligence coordination and Data Room management

MARKET INTELLIGENCE IN THE VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET

We understand that successful venture capital transactions require more than just legal documentation; they need strategic insight into investor motivations, knowledge of market dynamics, and cultural nuances that influence American venture capital decision-making. Our team maintains active relationships in the US venture capital ecosystem and stays current on evolving market terms, valuation trends, and investor preferences. We leverage this market intelligence to position Italian startups competitively for fundraising and help Italian VC funds negotiate favorable investment terms that reflect current market standards.

stefaniamonda@techlegal-partners.com

To access the US venture capital market stefaniamonda@techlegal-partners.com