Connection
- advisors
- investors
- venture capitalists
- incubators and accelerators
- networking.
Venture Capital and Startups
The venture capital industry drives high-growth entrepreneurial businesses and is an important source of financial and strategic support for startups and scale ups.
Our experience assisting both investors and startups on venture capital transactions, along with our deep understanding of Australia’s startup ecosystem and investment landscape, means we are well placed to advise investors and startups on their full range of legal needs, taking into account market trends and investor preferences.
How we can help
Investors
We act for a broad range of investors, including venture capital, private equity funds, institutional investors (superannuation and insurance funds), family offices and high net worth individuals and other angel investors.
Our range of experience, together with our established relationships in the industry, allows us to add significant value in guiding our clients through the investment process.
We assist our investor clients throughout the lifecycle of a fund: fund establishment, raising capital, regulation and governance, deploying capital, realisation of investments, winding up and exit strategy.
Our experience acting for family office clients on a range of transactions means we appreciate the nuances of this structure and its multidisciplinary needs of these organisations.
Founders
We regularly act for founders, entrepreneurs, startup and scaleup businesses looking to raise capital. Our experience on both sides of venture and other private capital transactions allows us to deliver creative and commercial solutions to remove roadblocks and streamline the investment process.
We offer full turnkey capability to investors and companies within the venture capital market. We have deep expertise with fund establishment (including VCLPs and ESVCLPs), as well as advising on the wide variety of regulatory and compliance issues that go with managing a fund, eg AML/CTF, AFSL and FSR compliance. Our expertise extends to providing tax and structuring advice when establishing a fund and when winding it down.
Industry engagement
We have strong industry connections including with venture capital, private equity and other funds, family offices, high net worth individuals and angel investment groups, as well as the startup and entrepreneurial community more broadly. We are a member of the Australian Investment Council (AIC), the peak body for private capital in Australia.
We are passionate about supporting emerging companies as they grow and evolve, which often involves raising capital. We have our own startup accelerator program, called Frank Lab. It’s our way of giving back and contributing to the growth of the ecosystem. Our Frank Lab accelerator is an Early-Stage Investment Company (ESIC) eligible program, which gives investors in the startups that participate in our accelerator access to significant tax incentives.
Startups
Our dedicated startup and scaleup practice supports founders with practical, responsive and commercially focused advice at every stage of growth.
We combine the strength of a leading national law firm with the agility and accessibility early-stage businesses need. Our team understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face, from structuring and capital raising to intellectual property, tax, technology, governance and growth strategy.
Startups move quickly, and so do we. We provide clear, straightforward legal advice (no jargon), connect you to the right expertise and networks, and offer flexible fee structures with transparent pricing – so you can focus on scaling with confidence.
What we can help with
Our team of highly experienced business lawyers and advisors understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. We’ll connect you with expert advice for all types of entrepreneurial concerns including:
- legal;
- tax;
- business;
- technology;
- marketing;
- networks; and
- everything you need to build your business empire.
We want to support your success, so we’ll work with you to set up a fee structure that helps you know upfront, exactly what you’re getting and what you’re paying for.
Legal
- capital raising
- privacy laws
- intellectual property
- employment contracts
- policy drafting.
Structure
- setting up the best structure for your business
- advice on R&D tax incentives and other programs
- tax laws and accounting system setup.
Meetings
- holding meetings in our conference rooms
- hosting your board meetings.
Technology
- digital strategy
- collaboration workshops
- technology solutions assistance.
Frank Lab
Frank Lab is our accelerator program, delivered through our startup and scaleup practice.
Each intake brings together a cohort of high-potential startups for focused workshops, mentoring and curated connections designed to accelerate growth and prepare businesses for scale and capital raising.
Applications for our 2026 intake are now open, and will close on Friday 13 March 2026. For successful applicants, Frank Lab will be held in Sydney on 6-7 May 202
‘We knew the team was the right fit for us from the start. As founders, we appreciate their understanding of the unique needs of a start up in the fast paced world of tech.’
Melanie and Mistie Halpin
Co-Founders, iMomentum
‘The team really gets startups and the unique way we operate. They gave us peace of mind that they have our best interests at heart.’
Jessica May
CEO, Enabled Employment
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