Venture Financing

Silicon Valley Venture Financing Law Firm

As an entrepreneur, you need more than just a good idea to get your business up and running. Business start-ups need capital if they are to be successful in today's competitive business environment. At Schein & Cai, we advise small- to medium-sized businesses about venture financing from our San Jose, California; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Shanghai, China, offices. Contact us to learn more about investing and working with venture capitalists.

Our skillful lawyers will help you navigate the maze of issues related to funding a business in today's business market. We will help you discover a balance between maintaining control of your business and finding the necessary money to fund your idea. Whether you are a high-tech start-up in Silicon Valley or an entrepreneur looking to create an offshore company, you can rely on us to protect your investments.

For new business owners working with experienced venture financing firms can be daunting. How can businesses get the financing they need while protecting the founders' stake and other interests such as voting rights, board of directors seats, corporate strategies, and operating budgets? We evaluate the terms of investment contracts to ensure that the terms are reasonable and clearly define all aspects of the venture financing deal, including:

• Valuation - Rights and responsibilities of founding and investing parties
• Exit Strategy - Methods for ending businesses
• Liquidation Preference - Rights and privileges of founders and investors during mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate Governance - Voting rights, seats on the board of directors, operations control

Venture financing can be a minefield for the unwary. Make sure your business is protected when entering into a transaction with a venture capitalist firm. To learn more, contact us at Schein & Cai for a free initial consultation.