Outside general counsel through a growth stage

The challenge

A fast-growing consumer startup came to Pact with a clear objective: raise $1 million in seed capital and prepare for product launch. Initially structured as a New York LLC, the company needed to convert to a Delaware C corporation to align with investor expectations and position itself for scale.

They also wanted an ongoing legal relationship, one that would grow with them through funding rounds, hiring, and go-to-market execution.

Our approach

The company enrolled in Pact’s general counsel subscription, giving them on-demand access to legal expertise throughout their growth journey. We immediately got to work on foundational business structuring and fundraising documentation.

• Converted the New York LLC to a Delaware C corporation
• Created and filed a detailed plan of conversion
• Ensured capitalization aligned with investor goals
• Drafted a convertible note to facilitate the $1M seed round
• Built advisory infrastructure, including a comprehensive advisor agreement to help build out the leadership team

The outcome

With the conversion completed and capital-raise tools in place, the company was fully equipped to pitch investors and scale operations. The subscription model meant proactive legal guidance at each step, from entity structuring to team formation to product launch.

They chose Pact not just for paperwork, but for strategic legal partnership, and that’s exactly what we delivered.

Why it matters

This is one of many engagements where Pact supports founders from formation through funding and beyond. For startups looking to raise capital and go to market with confidence, our embedded general counsel approach ensures legal isn’t a bottleneck. It’s a launchpad.