Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Corporate & IP Law Services for Tech Startups
Springmeyer Law is a corporate transactions and intellectual property law firm dedicated to serving technology startups and investors. Founded in 2010, we specialize in guiding clients from initial concept through exit strategies, offering expertise in entity formation, intellectual property planning, venture capital financing, executive compensation, and compliance counseling. Our practice is built on a foundation of efficiency, supported by proprietary applications that automate transactional workflows and enhance client collaboration. We serve clients across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, San Diego, and beyond, including remote clients through digital tools. With experience in over 200 financings ranging from $100,000 to $100 million, we provide scalable legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of tech ventures.Our team has advised on acquisitions by major firms like Google and Oracle, as well as complex mergers and acquisitions in robotics, software, and fintech sectors. We prioritize transparency in billing, offering capped fees for common transactions while maintaining flexibility for customized engagements. Our attorneys bring deep technical knowledge, with founder Bryan Springmeyer mentoring UC Berkeley students and developing legal technology tools since the firm's inception. We serve a diverse clientele, including EdTech, FinTech, blockchain, and hardware startups, as well as non-tech entrepreneurs and micro-VCs. Our commitment to innovation in legal service delivery has established us as a trusted partner for startups navigating growth and investment.
Services
Corporate Formation
Venture Finance
Stock Option Plans
Trademark Registration
Mergers & Acquisitions
Technology Transactions
Equity Compensation
Entity Reincorporation
Convertible Notes
Startup Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have advised on 200+ tech venture financings since 2010
- Our proprietary legal apps streamline transactional workflows
- Specialized expertise in tech sectors including robotics and fintech
- Transparent billing with capped fees for common transactions
- Proven track record with acquisitions by Google and Oracle
Services
Corporate Formation
We guide tech startups through entity formation, including Delaware incorporation, equity division, IP assignment, and governance structure. Our process addresses tax and securities compliance while preparing companies for future investment rounds. Clients receive tailored documentation and strategic advice for venture-ready foundations.
Venture Finance
Our team handles convertible notes, SAFEs, preferred stock, and venture debt transactions ranging from $100,000 to $100 million. We structure deals for seed through Series C+ financings, representing both startups and investors in documentation and negotiation processes.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We represent buyers and sellers in tech acquisitions, including acquihires and strategic exits. Our experience spans robotics, software, and fintech deals with major purchasers like Google, Oracle, and Binance, providing end-to-end transaction support.
Stock Option Plans
We design equity incentive plans for startups to attract talent through stock options and restricted shares. Our services include plan documentation, 83(b) elections, and compliance with tax and securities regulations for employee equity programs.
Technology Transactions
We draft and negotiate commercial contracts for tech companies, including SaaS agreements, development contracts, and partnership frameworks. Our work addresses intellectual property protection and compliance in software and hardware deployments.
People
Bryan Ito Springmeyer
Founder & Attorney
Bryan Springmeyer founded the firm in 2010 after developing legal technology tools. He advises startups on formation through exit, with experience in 500+ client engagements including major tech acquisitions. His background combines law and software development.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on technology sectors including software, hardware, robotics, fintech, blockchain, and medical devices, with experience in both tech and select non-tech ventures.
Can you assist international founders?
Yes, we help non-U.S. entrepreneurs establish and maintain U.S.-based operations, including visa-related business structures.
How are legal fees structured?
We use hourly rates below large firm averages with capped fees for common transactions. Deposits are refundable, and pricing details are provided upfront.
Do you connect startups with investors?
While we don't actively broker introductions, we occasionally facilitate connections when investor clients express matching interests.
What post-formation services do you provide?
We offer ongoing counsel including equity management, contract drafting, compliance, and exit strategy planning for established startups.
