Solutions for Emerging Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and early stage companies need sound legal advice in a number of critical areas. But at the seed stage, your service providers should be working with you, not burying you in expenses.

That is why we developed the Nixon Peabody SEEdling Program—a suite of solutions for companies with great potential, but not a lot of cash on the balance sheet. As a member of our SEEdling Program, you could have access to:

  • Significant discounts on start-up costs
  • Alternative or deferred fee arrangements
  • Our personal network of contacts in the investment community
  • Our commitment to deliver the resources and services you need to achieve your goals

Planting the seeds

Selecting advisors that partner with you and understand your business is a critical step along the path to entrepreneurial success. Our team has extensive experience helping entrepreneurs succeed, and shares the enthusiasm and excitement that comes from starting and growing a business.

Since every idea and business is unique, we offer a menu of options tailored to each client's specific needs. This includes working with you on alternative fee arrangements, such as discounted start-up fees and fixed retainers. Further, deferred fee arrangements may be available for certain qualifying companies admitted to the SEEdling Program.

Advancing business growth

SEEdling Program members have access to the resources of a full-service, national law firm, which includes referrals to top quality professional service providers (accountants, investment bankers, consultants, etc.) and our network of contacts in the investment community. All SEEdling Program members are eligible to have their business plans reviewed by Nixon Peabody's Private Equity Referral Committee, which may be able to introduce them to angel and venture investors who are interested in backing their emerging businesses.

As your business grows, you are sure to face new challenges—and we will be there every step of the way. We regularly advise entrepreneurs and emerging companies on a broad range of issues including:

  • Intellectual property protection, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks
  • Securities matters, such as private placements and IPOs
  • Tax and other regulatory compliance
  • Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Joint ventures and strategic partnerships

Your success is our success.

When starting a new business, every decision you make can have a dramatic affect on the stability of the foundation on which your business is built and your ability to achieve future success. Our team has a winning track record in the entrepreneurial community and will partner with you every step of the way to avoid cracks in the foundation and to help grow your business.

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