Equity Financing

Our team offers comprehensive expertise in structuring and negotiating US-based, Turkey-based, and multinational equity financing deals, ensuring every document—from share purchase agreements to cap tables—protects your interests and drives your startup’s or investments’ growth.

Equity financing is the backbone of many startup growth strategies, providing the necessary capital infusion while shaping the ownership and control dynamics of the company. You may be a founder issuing preferred shares to an investor from your beloved company or you may be an investor acquiring preferred shares from a startup, this is a transaction that can be stressful if not managed well. We are here for you to deliver tailored solutions that address both the financial needs and the strategic visions. If requested by our VC, CVC, or angel investor clients, we also perform detailed due diligence to target companies; and cover all the due diligence findings and detected risks in the documents. We also assist our startup clients in their due diligence processes on their way to investments.

We represent numerous VCs, angels, and startups in their global and local equity deals. We assist in drafting and negotiating NVCA-based investment documentation. We also assist in any tailor-made forms of term sheets, share purchase agreements (SPAs), and shareholder agreements (SHAs) ensuring that the terms accurately reflect the valuation, the conditions of the investment, and the distribution of shares. Our focus extends to investor and founder rights where we secure the rights and privileges of our clients while balancing the need for flexibility. We carefully structure control provisions while defining the decision-making processes and safeguarding the parties’ vision. Understanding the importance of both control and economic terms, we work closely with you to draft agreements that clearly outline board composition, voting thresholds, anti-dilution protections, liquidation preferences, and more. Our approach ensures that all parties are aligned on key issues, reducing the risk of future disputes and fostering a collaborative investment environment.

Beyond documentation, our team is experienced in managing the entire equity financing process, from initial term sheet negotiations to closing the deal. Cap tables are more than just a snapshot of ownership—they are a strategic tool that reflects your company's future growth and financing potential. We provide in-depth guidance on cap table management, helping you understand the impact of various financing rounds, option pools, and convertible instruments on your ownership structure. Our expertise in negotiating valuations ensures that you secure favorable terms, whether you’re raising your first round or seeking later-stage investments. We bring a sharp focus on detail to your equity investment deals, ensuring that every aspect of the transaction is handled with precision, reducing risks, and positioning you for success.