Capital Raising & Finance
Hong Kong capital raising and finance lawyers for startups and SMEs. From seed rounds to Series C, government grants, and bank financing across Asia-Pacific.
Our Capital Raising & Finance Services
Seed and Angel Funding
- Drafting and reviewing SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) instruments
- Preparing convertible loan note agreements for early-stage rounds
- Advising founders on pre-money and post-money valuation mechanics
- Negotiating terms with angel investors and angel syndicates
- Structuring friends-and-family rounds with appropriate documentation
- Advising on equity dilution and cap table management from inception
Venture Capital and Series Rounds
- Drafting and negotiating term sheets for Series A, B, and C rounds
- Preparing subscription agreements, shareholders agreements, and articles amendments
- Advising on investor rights including anti-dilution, liquidation preferences, and board seats
- Coordinating legal due diligence processes on behalf of founders
- Reviewing and negotiating drag-along, tag-along, and pre-emption provisions
- Managing multi-jurisdictional closings for cross-border funding rounds
Government Grants and Public Funding
- Advising on eligibility and applications for the Technology Voucher Programme (TVP)
- Guidance on the SME Export Marketing Fund (EMF) and related government schemes
- Reviewing grant agreements and compliance obligations
- Advising on the Cyberport and Hong Kong Science Park incubation programmes
- Structuring arrangements to satisfy government funding conditions
- Assisting with reporting and audit requirements under grant programmes
Bank and Debt Financing
- Advising SMEs on term loan and revolving credit facility agreements
- Reviewing and negotiating bank facility letters and security documentation
- Assisting with SME Financing Guarantee Scheme applications
- Advising on personal guarantees and their implications for founders
- Structuring secured lending arrangements, including charges over assets
- Reviewing trade finance and invoice financing documentation
Crowdfunding and Alternative Finance
- Advising on the regulatory framework for equity crowdfunding in Hong Kong
- Reviewing platform terms and investor documentation for crowdfunding campaigns
- Structuring reward-based and donation-based crowdfunding arrangements
- Advising on Securities and Futures Ordinance implications for token offerings
- Guidance on peer-to-peer lending platforms and regulatory compliance
Investor Agreements and Shareholder Protection
- Drafting comprehensive investment agreements tailored to each round
- Preparing disclosure letters and warranty schedules for investor due diligence
- Advising on founder lock-in, vesting acceleration, and good leaver/bad leaver provisions
- Negotiating information rights, consent rights, and reserved matter provisions
- Structuring co-investment and syndication arrangements
Our Approach
Founder-First Perspective
Investor-Ready Documentation
Cross-Border Capability
Scalable Advice for Every Stage
