Token Fundraising & Venture Deal Advisory

Withers provides comprehensive legal services for cryptocurrency and digital asset fundraising transactions, advising issuers, innovators, investors, and asset managers on all aspects of token sales and venture capital deals in the Web3 ecosystem.

Token Sale Documentation

ICO/IEO Legal Services

Withers' global team of over 100 crypto specialists assists with designing token issuance structures and roadmaps, reviewing and drafting ICO/IEO documentation including terms and conditions, information disclosure documentation for token offerings, structuring pre-mine allocation and vesting arrangements, and reviewing cryptocurrencies and tokens from a global securities law perspective.

Investment Agreement Drafting

The firm provides expert drafting of SAFT (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens), token warrant agreements and option structures, SAFE notes with token side letters, token purchase agreements for private sales, and term sheet negotiation and investor rights agreements. Withers has advised on landmark matters including representing Tokocrypto on their record-breaking ICO on Binance Launchpad.

Venture Capital & Equity Financing

VC Deal Structuring

Withers negotiates agreements with VCs and stakeholders, prepares equity financing documents for crypto businesses, drafts investor rights and governance agreements, and balances token economics with equity investor rights to create optimal capital structures for Web3 projects.

Fund Formation

The firm assists with developing cryptocurrency-focused fund structures (hedge funds, venture funds), reviewing fund offering and subscription materials, providing tax advice on trading gains and performance fees for crypto funds, and assisting with distribution and licensing requirements across jurisdictions.

Regulatory Compliance

Withers provides guidance on US SEC exempt securities offerings (Regulation A, D, CF exemptions), advises on AML and KYC requirements for token sales, ensures global securities law compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and reviews token structures to minimize regulatory risk.

Why Choose Withers

With 15 offices across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Withers operates as one integrated team providing deep market insight and technical expertise in blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, tokens, consensus algorithms, and smart contracts. The firm is recognized by Chambers FinTech Guide as a leading firm for crypto-assets and regularly works with major cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain innovators, crypto investors, asset managers, and family offices on structuring compliant fundraising transactions.