Blockchain Venture Funding & M&A Legal Services

Comprehensive legal representation for blockchain and digital asset companies navigating venture capital fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic corporate transactions in the Web3 ecosystem.

Service Overview

Perkins Coie's blockchain practice provides sophisticated legal counsel for crypto companies at every stage of growth, from seed funding through major M&A transactions. The firm served as legal counsel to the first blockchain projects conceived and continues to advise wallets, exchanges, custodians, token issuers, Web3 protocols (Layer 1 and Layer 2), DAOs, and NFT platforms on complex corporate finance matters.

What's Included

Venture Funding Representation

• Venture capital fundraising legal representation for blockchain startups
• Securities law compliance for token offerings and equity raises
• Investment documentation including term sheets, SAFTs, and convertible notes
• Investor rights agreements and governance provisions
• Token allocation and vesting structures integrated with equity incentives
• Executive compensation structuring with token and equity components
• Multi-round financing strategies and cap table management

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

• Buy-side and sell-side M&A representation for crypto companies
• Deal structuring and negotiation for blockchain transactions
• Comprehensive due diligence support for digital asset acquisitions
• Cross-border M&A involving digital assets and blockchain technology
• Asset purchase agreements and stock purchase agreements
• Integration planning and post-closing support

Token Fundraising & Distribution

• Token distribution and fundraising framework design
• SAFT (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) structuring
• Token warrant and option agreements
• Token purchase agreements and whitelist management
• Regulatory compliance for token sales across jurisdictions
• Coordination with securities counsel on Regulation D, Regulation S, and Regulation A+ offerings

Corporate Finance Strategy

• Capital raising strategy across equity and token fundraising mechanisms
• Bridge financing and emergency funding solutions
• Treasury management for companies holding digital assets
• Hybrid financing structures combining traditional equity with token economics

Why Choose Perkins Coie

As trailblazers in blockchain law since the technology's inception, Perkins Coie brings unmatched experience to corporate transactions in the digital asset space. The firm's deep expertise spans regulatory compliance, securities law, offshore corporate structures, and the unique challenges of token-based fundraising. With more than 1,200 attorneys across 21 offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe, the firm combines global reach with specialized knowledge of blockchain technology, DeFi protocols, staking mechanisms, smart contracts, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

The team's comprehensive understanding of both traditional corporate finance and novel token economics enables them to structure transactions that satisfy investors, regulators, and the unique requirements of Web3 business models.