Legal gaps shouldn't become negotiating leverage. Dealwell helps founders and owners clean up the issues that can slow a raise, undermine a sale, or cut the price.
Before the term sheet. Before the buyer's questions.
The goal
Fewer surprises. Stronger footing.
A clear legal picture before someone else sets the terms.
What you can expect
Readiness, not just coverage
A buyer or investor will look beneath the growth story. We focus on the legal foundations that let your business stand up to that scrutiny.
Five areas. One clearer picture.
Entity & cap table · IP ownership · Key contracts · Employment · Compliance
Fixed-fee cleanup sprint
A focused, 60-day target for organizing records and addressing priority gaps: missing IP assignments, ownership inconsistencies, and contracts that may not transfer. Timing depends on scope and document availability.
Monthly fractional GC
Ongoing support for commercial contracts, employment matters, compliance, and board decisions—so today's loose ends don't become tomorrow's deal blockers.
Separately scoped deal support
Coordinate diligence responses and legal workstreams with transaction counsel when your raise or sale is underway. Keep the cleanup connected to the deal.
Engagements & fees
Monthly retainers for ongoing counsel. Fixed fees for focused cleanup. Transaction work scoped separately.
Your next chapter starts before diligence
Raising capital, preparing to sell, or simply getting organized? Start with an engagement built around your next milestone.