At Birketts we provide expert legal advice to startups, scale-ups and investors navigating early stage funding and venture capital transactions. Whether you’re raising your first round or investing in the next big idea, our venture capital lawyers deliver commercially focused, cost-aware support tailored to your goals.
Legal Advice for Founders and Growth Businesses
We help founders structure their businesses for investment and growth. Our early stage funding solicitors advise on everything from angel funding or seed rounds to Series A and beyond including:
- Term sheets and heads of terms
- Shareholder and investment agreements
- Articles of association and corporate structuring
- Convertible loan notes and equity warrants
- Employee share option schemes (including EMI)
- Service agreements and IP assignments
- Due diligence preparation and governance
We understand the pressures of early-stage growth and provide clear, practical advice that supports long-term success.
Legal Support for Venture Capital and Angel Investors
Our team regularly acts for venture capital firms, angel syndicates and corporate investors.
We offer strategic legal advice on:
- Deal structuring and risk mitigation
- SEIS and EIS issues
- Legal due diligence and compliance
- Governance and investor rights
- Exit planning and follow-on funding rounds
We bring deep experience of acting on both sides of investment transaction, helping investors close deals efficiently while protecting their interests.
Speak to Our Venture Capital Team
If you’re preparing for a funding round or looking for support with your next early stage investment, our team is here to help.
