Allens Accelerate: Growth Companies & Venture Capital

We are trusted advisers to some of the most significant emerging technology companies in the Australian market. We partner with clients throughout their growth cycle, from formation and early funding through to expansion, acquisitions and exit. We understand that growth companies require legal advice that is fast, commercial and proportionate to the opportunity. We offer flexible pricing, and we build lasting relationships with founders and management teams.

What we help with

• Capital raising, from seed and Series A through to growth equity and pre-IPO transactions
• M&A, including strategic acquisitions, restructures and exit planning
• Corporate governance and investor-ready structures
• Protecting and commercialising intellectual property
• Data governance, privacy compliance and AI governance
• Customer and commercial contracts
• Employment, equity incentive plans and talent strategies
• Regulatory compliance and licensing

We advise Australia's most prominent venture and growth capital funds across the investment lifecycle, from fund establishment and capital deployment to portfolio management and exit. We understand that VC investments require speed, pragmatism and deep knowledge of market-standard terms. Our venture capital team is one of the nation's most experienced, and we will work alongside you to efficiently execute your investment and provide strategic and commercial advice.

What we help with

• Fund establishment, including VCLPs and ESVCLPs
• Investment structuring and capital deployment, including preferred equity, SAFEs, convertible notes and co-investments
• Due diligence tailored to startups
• Follow-on investments and growth-stage rounds
• Secondary transactions and exits
• Tax and regulatory incentives specific to the venture capital market

We help corporates, government bodies and institutional investors partner with emerging technology and startup talent through corporate venture capital programs, strategic investments, partnerships and collaboration initiatives. We understand that for corporates, investing in startups is as much about strategic positioning and access to innovation as it is about financial return.

What we help with

• Corporate venture capital structures and investment programs
• Strategic investments and minority acquisitions
• Joint ventures, strategic partnerships and co-development arrangements
• Innovation procurement and technology outsourcing
• Introductions to our network of growth company clients through Allens Accelerate events and community initiatives

Building your business from the ground up? We have a suite of free resources to help you.

Our A-Suite is a collection of essential legal documents specifically drafted for early-stage startups, with user-friendly guidance notes—available to download (link) at no cost.

We also offer a library of practical guides to help understand the legal landscape as your business grows:

• Customer contracts
• Preparing for investment
• Navigating the term sheet

When you are ready to engage, our team will be happy to have an obligation-free conversation about how we can support the next stage of your growth.