About
I’m a startup lawyer and represent startup companies through all phases of their growth and development process.
I typically represent about 25 startups per month. I provide counsel regarding incorporation, seed financings, venture capital financings, and acquisitions. Representative transactions include:
-Represented startup in $6,000,000 Series A preferred stock and venture debt financing
-Represented startup in $7,100,000 Series A preferred stock financing
-Represented startup in $1,750,000 Series A preferred stock financing
-Represented startup in $2,000,000 Series A preferred stock financing
-Represented startup in $1,000,000 Series A preferred stock financing
-Represented startup in $5,000,000 Series B preferred stock financing
-Represented startup in $2,500,000 Series AA-2 preferred stock financing
-Represented investor group in $1,700,000 subordinated secured debt financing
-Represented startup in $800,000 preferred equity financing
-Represented buyer in $1,000,000 website acquisition
-Represented startup in $750,000 convertible note seed financing
-Represented startup in $1,000,000 convertible note seed financing
-Represented various startups in seed financings with angel investors and/or incubators ($15,000 to $250,000)
-Represented company in acquisition of former publicly traded company
-Represented various startups in strategic deals (licensing, etc.) with larger companies such as: CBS/CNET, Consumer Reports, VeriFone, Sears, Groupon, BestBuy, Gold’s Gym, Kimberly-Clark
-Incorporated 200+ startups
When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my family, or watching the San Francisco 49ers, Giants, and USC Trojans.
Through this blog, I have the opportunity to chat with several entrepreneurs and other members of the startup ecosystem on a recurring basis. It’s best to contact me via email at rr@ryanrobertslaw.com.
About the Author
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer and represents technology companies through all phases of the startup process, including incorporation, seed & venture financings, and exit transactions. Click here to learn more about his practice.


