Overview
A great idea, no matter how promising and marketable, is only as viable as the legal framework you create to protect it and the financial support you secure to get it off the ground.
Entrepreneurs need experienced, strategic legal counsel at every stage of development, from initial formation through the late-stage financing and expansion. And investors require legal insight, industry experience and business savvy to thoroughly and efficiently kick the tires on any potential investment.
That’s where Manatt comes in. Our integrated team of lawyers, strategists, business leaders and technical specialists offers end-to-end support through every phase of maturity. We can help you:
- Form and Structure for Growth Choose the right legal entity, design governance and equity frameworks and lay the groundwork for scalable leadership and investment readiness.
- Raise Capital Strategically Navigate early-stage fundraising, negotiate term sheets, structure financing rounds and build strong relationships with investors—including VCs, angels and strategic partners.
- Protect Intellectual Property Secure your most valuable assets with smart IP protection, ownership structuring and licensing strategies for long-term innovation and value.
- Stay Compliant and Investor-Ready Address corporate governance, risk management, and compliance so that your company is ready for scrutiny—whether from investors, regulators or acquirers.
- Scale Through Strategic Transactions Execute M&A deals, form joint ventures and position your company for a future IPO, acquisition or other liquidity event.
- Attract and Retain Talent Create equity incentive programs and navigate employment law with the sophistication needed to compete for top-tier hires.
- Tap into Industry Insiders Rely on our sector experience across health care, fintech, tech, media, consumer goods, energy and more—with ongoing business counsel tailored to your field.
- Leverage Our Network Gain access to Manatt’s ecosystem of investors, consultants, corporate partners and emerging growth leaders. We offer more than advice—we open doors.
Manatt helps companies build strong foundations, raise capital, scale operations and expand globally. We offer best-in-class legal support on transactions, compliance and litigation—and we are long-term partners on strategy and execution.
Our services include:
- Formation and launch services
- Intellectual property protection
- Employment and equity compensation matters
- Investor deck development
- Equity, debt and SAFE financings
- Privacy and data security counsel
- Product commercialization and licensing
- Advertising advice
- ERISA and tax issues
- Corporate governance
- Consulting services to scale (e.g., competitive analysis, market entry, talent management)
- Transactional counsel, including JVs, strategic partnerships and M&A
Through the —our corporate venture arm—and our extensive network of investors, we connect clients to funding opportunities and industry relationships that accelerate growth.
We bring deep experience advising venture capital and growth equity funds, and we bring our network of corporate investors. From fund formation to deal execution and portfolio strategy, we provide practical, domain-specific insight rooted in decades of experience across industries. Our support extends across the full investment lifecycle:
- Fund strategy development
- Fund governance strategy
- Fund formation and representation
- Fund presentation and pitch deck development and team practice
- Regulatory support and compliance
- Advisory board creation and support
- Deal flow optimization strategy
- Investment committee participation and support
- Corporate, IP, employment and privacy and data security law
- Communications and thought leadership program design
- Deal due diligence and execution
- Portfolio company legal support
- Portfolio company strategy engagement
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