Startup Fundraising & Capital Advisory

Comprehensive legal and strategic advisory services supporting emerging technology companies through all stages of capital raising, from pre-seed to Series A+ rounds. Lander & Rogers combines deep expertise in both traditional venture capital structures and Web3-native funding mechanisms to deliver commercially grounded advice for blockchain and technology ventures.

Equity Capital Raising

The firm provides end-to-end support for traditional equity fundraising including venture capital and angel investment transactions, convertible notes and SAFE agreements, founder and employee equity arrangements, entity structuring and formation, and investor negotiation support. The team is embedded in Australia's startup ecosystem through initiatives like the LawTech Hub, providing commercially relevant advice that understands the unique pressures facing early-stage ventures.

Web3 Capital Structures

For blockchain companies, the firm advises on emerging crypto-native funding models including:

• Token Generation Events (TGEs): Structuring compliant token launches and public sales
• SAFT Structures: Simple Agreement for Future Tokens for pre-launch fundraising
• Protocol Treasuries: Treasury management and protocol-owned liquidity arrangements
• Token Classification: Navigating regulatory classification (utility vs. security tokens) and compliance with Australian securities laws
• Hybrid Structures: Combining traditional equity with token-based incentives

The firm has advised on landmark capital raises for blockchain and technology companies, leveraging expertise in both corporate finance law and Web3 funding mechanisms to deliver solutions that meet regulatory requirements while maintaining commercial flexibility. Two of the firm's lawyers sit on the Standards Australia Smart Contracts Working Group, providing technical depth on programmable agreements that underpin many modern fundraising structures.