EMBARK.LAW

Early-stage startups

From incorporation through your early financing rounds.

EMBARK.LAW is the legal team built for early-stage founders. You get clear advice without the legalese, fair pricing and a legal setup that can grow with your company.

Let's talkWhy EMBARK.LAW?
At EMBARK.LAW, I get straightforward explanations for complicated challenges. This makes working with them fun and super productive.
Eleven DynamicsMichael Fischer, COO, Eleven Dynamics AG (factory automation)
210+

startups, scaleups and investors supported

330+ million CHF

in venture deals enabled

94%

retention rate for ongoing clients

Countless

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What you decide early, you live with later

Setting the right course at incorporation and in your early financing rounds creates clarity within your team from the outset and clears the way for actual growth.

  1. Alignment among founders

    Agreeing on equity splits, vesting and leaver rules early while everyone is on the same page brings peace of mind and prevents conflicts later.

  2. Protecting your intellectual property

    Transfer code, designs and trademarks to the company from the outset without gaps. That keeps your IP protected and your company investment-ready.

  3. An investor-ready corporate setup

    Structure your legal entity, share capital and articles of association cleanly from day one, so future financing rounds close smoothly without costly restructuring.

  4. Raising your first capital

    Convertible loans or equity: terms from early rounds set precedents for future investors and affect your long-term dilution and how much control you retain.

  5. Bringing your first talent on board

    Structure employment contracts, freelancer arrangements and employee participation plans to retain your team for the long term and stand up to any due diligence.

  6. Customer contracts that build trust

    Terms and conditions, customer agreements and privacy policies that fit you and speed up deals instead of slowing down negotiations.

We are very happy with the exceptional service provided by the team at EMBARK.LAW. They expertly managed our incorporation and company documentation. Their contract templates helped us streamline our processes, and their expertise in data protection regulations was instrumental to our go-to-market strategy. We recommend the team at EMBARK.LAW for their professionalism, expertise and partnership.

EgonymJoshua George, COO, Egonym AG (AI image anonymization)

From founding to exit

Stage 1

INCORPORATION

You team up, incorporate the company and launch your product.

Here's where we come in

  • Incorporation & corporate setup
  • Founder & shareholder agreements
  • IP assignments
  • Trademark protection
  • Founder employment contracts
  • Advisor agreements

Stage 2

Pre-Seed / Seed

You raise seed capital, make your first hires and win your first customers.

Here's where we come in

  • CLAs & first equity rounds
  • Data room & due diligence preparation
  • ESOP/VSOP (employee participation)
  • Employment & freelancer agreements
  • Customer contracts, terms & conditions, privacy notices

Stage 3

Series A, B, C & expansion

The company scales, legal requirements multiply: enterprise deals, multiple jurisdictions, compliance.

Here's where we come in

  • Financing rounds
  • Data room & due diligence preparation
  • ESOP/VSOP (employee participation)
  • Cross-border expansion
  • Enterprise customer agreements and data protection documentation
  • Acquisitions, joint ventures & restructurings

Stage 4

Exit

The company gets ready to be sold. Founders transition into a new phase of their lives.

Here's where we come in

  • Exit structuring and negotiations
  • Due diligence readiness
  • IPO readiness
  • Earn-outs & escrow
  • Founder roll-over & transition

At every stage

ONGOING LEGAL SUPPORT

Some legal needs evolve with you. Others are part of your day-to-day or come up as you go. We are there when you need us, whether it's for a quick sanity check or for your next big project.

  • Contracts
  • IP protection
  • Corporate governance & housekeeping
  • Data protection (CH-DSG / GDPR)
  • AI law & governance
  • Compliance
  • Employment law & HR matters
  • Dispute resolution & litigation
  • Cross-border transactions Switzerland-USA

We're consistently impressed by EMBARK.LAW's reliability – they deliver on time, without fail. They are responsive, handle our legal matters quickly and accurately, and are attentive to our needs. Combined with their open and honest communication, that makes working with them a pleasure.

EMBARK.LAW's strong and broad expertise in all areas of law is a huge asset to us, and their clear focus on solutions only strengthens our confidence in their support. We also appreciate EMBARK.LAW's transparent and fair pricing.

We trust team EMBARK.LAW and know we can always count on them.

CadaBenedikt Förster, Founder & CEO, Cada Fertility AG (fertility treatments)

6 reasons for EMBARK.LAW

Startups are our core focus

Startups aren't a "desk" here. They're the core of the whole firm and our entire team is built around them.

Speed through continuity

One dedicated mandate lead knows your company, your cap table and your investors. That keeps everything moving at your pace, with no ramp-up time.

Clear and to the point

No endless legal treatises and no "it depends". We deliver clear assessments and actionable recommendations.

Committed to your UX

Your user experience is front and center for us. We make working with us as easy, direct and comfortable as possible.

International with a CH‑USA focus

Qualified in Swiss and U.S. law, with a global partner network. We guide your transactions safely across borders.

Startup-friendly pricing

Transparent terms that fit your stage. If you're just starting out, we'll dedicate a portion of our work on a pro bono basis to support you.

Tools & guides for founders

Founders' Assessment

A short questionnaire to align with your co-founders on the key points before your legal decisions lock in.

Term Sheet Cheat Sheet

The key term sheet clauses at a glance, what they mean and what to watch for in your next financing round.

The 10/20 non-bank rule

The biggest tax risk in a CLA financing round, and what it takes to keep your convertible on the safe side.

Ready for the next step?

Tell us about your plans. We'll get back to you as soon as possible with an initial assessment and suggested times for an intro call.

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