Fundraising

1-2 hours, $300 flat fee

MWR Legal has partnered with the Texas Entrepreneur Networks to offer funding and growth consulting to entrepreneurs interested in pursuing equity capital.  Companies do not need to meet specific qualifications for this consultation; if it is determined that a company is not yet ready to approach investors, the consultation will focus on the steps for the entrepreneur to take in order to qualify for investment opportunity in the future. 

MWR Legal and Mr. Martin will identify the most critical considerations for funding, describing in detail the local “fundraising landscape,” and guiding entrepreneurs to the most productive available opportunities for exposure.

MWR Legal and Mr. Martin will also work together to offer entrepreneurs advice and direction to alternate sources of funding, depending on each client’s unique situation - SBA loans, banks, asset backed loans, friends and family arrangements, angel investment, and venture capital and other applicable resources. 

In addition, clients can arrange for follow up consultations that will match clients with appropriate resources in the community based on each client’s unique needs, including investor or entrepreneur organizations, business classes, networking groups, etc.  These organizations can and should be utilized for coaching, mentorship, and additional preparation for funding.

Entrepreneurs will leave these initial consultations with a clear idea of 1. What and where are the different sources for funding, 2. What are the basic requirements to attain each, and 3. What does the entrepreneur need to do in order to prepare for the capital raising process.  In addition, our clients understand what to expect as far as the timeline for raising capital, what primary benchmarks should be reached and the alternative paths to take to get there. 

Some clients may make only a few changes to their business in order to reach that point, while other companies have several options and/or may realize that bootstrapping their company is the best option.  In any case, these consultations will offer the entrepreneur clarity in the direction of his/her business.

For select companies, Mr. Martin and MWR Legal also consult on preparation for “pitching” investors, specifically working with our clients to present what investors are looking for, develop cogent financial models and assumptions and other essential materials needed, and to directly coach our clients to make effective presentations.

MWR Legal consulting clients are considered for high level introductions to qualified and interested investors.