SSM is a women-owned boutique law firm with attorneys in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle. We represent micro-venture capital funds, technology companies, and industry-adjacent service providers who are forming and scaling their companies, fundraising/deploying venture capital, selling to, merging with and/or acquiring other businesses. Additionally, we assist our clients in managing relationships with their former companies, employees, partners, investors, service providers, or customers. We are a completely virtual law firm and rely on innovative legal technology to provide a high-touch service.
Upcoming events
December 5, 2024 - 9:30 - 11:00 am PST - Flips and Financings (US Legal, Tax, and Entity)
Lindsey S. Mignano will present a "Flips and Financings" session for the USA Launching Pad cohort in San Francisco. This session will target entrepreneurs interested in either accessing the American market or raising capital within the United States, detailing specific incorporation strategies such as setting up a subsidiary or performing a flip. The conversation will also explore various stages of a company's funding lifecycle, outlining practical steps for entities at different stages, from self-funding to securing venture capital.
This is a private event.
December 11, 2024 - 11:30 - 1:30 pm PST (Panel from 12 - 1 pm PST) - New Year, New Trends: Venture Predictions for 2025
What’s around the corner for startups in 2025 in terms of the venture climate? Join our esteemed panel as we talk shop about end of Q4 2024 trends in venture activity, as well as our outlook on the market for 2025. We will discuss answers to questions such as:
When does it make sense to start approaching venture capital firms for investment?
What does it take for a startup to raise its first priced round these days?
What do venture capitalists predict about the venture market for the remainder of 2024?
What other options can startups use to extend their financial runway beyond venture capital
December 19, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST - How to Save, Spend, & Invest: Financial Literacy for Women at all Stages of Life for Stanford Alumni Association's Women's Impact Network
This informative panel targets women at all stages of life seeking to learn how to save, spend, and invest wisely. Join our panel of female investment professionals who can educate you about how to manage your finances and best tips for saving for retirement.
January 8, 2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST - Executing a Flip Transaction: Bringing a Foreign Startup Into the U.S. Investment Market
Lindsey S. Mignano will discuss how to structure a "flip" transaction, in which shares of a foreign entity (typically a startup) are exchanged with a U.S. entity to enter the U.S. investment market. She will discuss the pros and cons of flip transactions, upfront tax, IP and contractual concerns, and how they are structured and documented. Then, Sophie Alcorn will discuss immigration issues that will need to be resolved for personnel relocating to the U.S.
February 6, 2025 - 10:00 - 11:00 am PST - "Flips and Financings" at Swissnex SF Startup Bootcamp
Lindsey S. Mignano will present a "Flips and Financing" session for the SwissNex cohort in San Francisco. This session will target Swiss entrepreneurs interested in either accessing the American market or raising capital within the United States, detailing specific incorporation strategies like setting up a subsidiary or performing a flip. The conversation will also explore various stages of a company's funding lifecycle, outlining practical steps for entities at different stages, from self-funding to securing venture capital.
This is a private event.
February 24, 2025 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm PST - Flipping for Financing: Corporate Reorganizations for Venture in the US
How do foreign companies establish their US operations? For many who seek to expand their product and service offerings, it can be as simple as setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary. For others, on the eve of an American venture financing event, the process can be much more complex. Join us to learn from Lindsey S. Mignano, cofounder of SSM Legal, about how to set up a subsidiary or flip your company for venture finance opportunities in the United States. She will be joined by a panel of venture capitalists who invest in foreign-founded companies to discuss the current state of the venture market for early-stage startups.
This event is co-organized by Annika Ahonala of Sand Hill Marketing and SSM Legal, with a focus on helping Nordic businesses succeed in the US market.