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Angel Investment & Fundraising

Providing start-ups, founders and angel investors sound advice on both equity and debt investments.

Providing start-ups, founders and angel investors sound advice on both equity and debt investments.

Angel Investment and Fundraising solicitors in London and Essex

We offer specialist advice to start-ups, founders and angel investors on both equity and debt investments. There are a variety of ways for early-stage companies to structure their pre-seed and seed investments. In our experience, founders do not fully appreciate the importance of obtaining specialist legal advice in this area.

We frequently hear from founders who, understandably, are afraid of incurring the expense of using specialist solicitors. While a cost-effective solution is a top priority at Birdi & Co Solicitors, we regard it as part of our duty to advise founders on the value in using solicitors who are familiar with fundraising transactions.

A key advantage of speaking to a specialist firm of solicitors, such as Birdi & Co Solicitors, is that we understand how fundraising transactions are supposed to be structured and we can offer guidance as to your options and the most effective way to structure your offering. In particular, we are aware of the legal issues that will be considered by your investors which enables us to address any gaps or concerns well in advance of presenting to your investors. The expertise we can bring to your company is invaluable.

Similarly, if you are an investor, it is important to undertake suitable levels of due diligence into your investment targets to ensure that your legal interests are protected, including your entry and exit strategies.

A common misconception is that companies can market or promote their investment proposals to anybody. However, financial promotions (including investments) are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). FSMA controls the way that businesses may seek investment and requires businesses to obtain the appropriate certifications from investors before they receive business plans and investment proposals. 

A failure to comply with FSMA is a criminal offence and could result in any earnings you make being treated as the proceeds of a crime under the money laundering regulations. Notwithstanding this serious point, ensuring that you comply with FSMA will verify and increase your credibility and professionalism from your investor’s perspective. Not doing so could have the opposite effect.

We are well-versed in advising and project managing matters involving:

  • Pre-Seed (including family and friends) and Seed (including angel investment) Funding
  • Term Sheets and Cap Tables
  • Founders’ and Investment Agreements (including negotiation of warranties and indemnities)
  • Bespoke Articles of Association to comply with EIS/SEIS legislation if applicable
  • Share Options (including sweat equity options)
  • Loan Note Instruments and Finance Documentation
  • Company Secretarial tasks

Our unique selling point is that we understand what clients want from their lawyers. We will manage your expectations proactively, with careful attention to detail while never losing sight of the bigger picture.

While working with us you will have access to our strong network of other professionals such as accountants, independent financial advisers and bankers.

We offer a range of pricing options and will be happy to discuss these with you. As a client-centred law firm, we will be transparent with you about our pricing and actively manage these in line with our agreements.

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    Why use Birdi & Co for Angel Investment & Fundraising

    We approach every project with real passion. If you’re passionate, you care more and work harder. Simple.

    If you truly understand the feelings and goals of your clients, we believe you build stronger relationships, and offer better long-term solutions.

    We have a culture where we embrace independent thought. We encourage our people to think creatively and explore ways we can be doing things more effectively.

    With clients and within our team, a collaborative relationship delivers better results and a more transparent and reassuring experience.

    Why use Birdi & Co for Angel Investment & Fundraising

    Enthusiasm

    We approach every project with real passion. If you’re passionate, you care more and work harder. Simple.

    Empathy

    If you truly understand the feelings and goals of your clients, we believe you build stronger relationships, and offer better long-term solutions.

    Curiosity

    We have a culture where we embrace independent thought. We encourage our people to think creatively and explore ways we can be doing things more effectively.

    Collaboration

    With clients and within our team, a collaborative relationship delivers better results and a more transparent and reassuring experience.

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      We may send you updates about legal developments and thought leadership that might be of interest to you and/or information about our services, including exclusive offers, promotions or new services. You have the right to opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by contacting us at hello@birdilaw.com or using the ‘unsubscribe’ link in emails. You may also wish to review our privacy policy that provides further information about how we use personal data.