Close your seed round fast, safely, and at a fixed price
From Convertible Loans to Equity: legal certainty and expert support for early-stage financing.
"No two funding rounds are the same. Book your free call and walk away knowing exactly what you need."
Michele Vitali · Partner @ LEXR · Book your free call →
Trusted by seed-stage founders across Switzerland
Through the recommendation of another startup founder, we came across LEXR. Michele and the corporate team guided us through the entire process of the financing round. When we write an email, we receive a reply in no time, and time is taken to explain legally complex issues in a simple and understandable way.
LEXR’s expertise in legal matters was invaluable and ensured a smooth handling of all legal matters in the seed round. This helped us to focus on growth. Working with LEXR felt more like they were part of RIBE. Extremely professional, reliable, very uncomplicated and always available for questions. This is not only our opinion, we have also received very positive feedback from the investors involved.
Working with Michele and the LEXR team on our recent financing round was an outstanding experience. Michele’s deep legal expertise and tailored approach made the complex processes clear and manageable. The team’s professionalism and responsiveness were exceptional, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. What really set LEXR apart was their personal touch. They were always available, accommodating, and genuinely invested in our success. Our experience with them was nothing short of excellent.
I highly appreciate our partnership and collaboration with the LEXR team. They have supported us for the majority of our 5-year journey so far, growing from a crappy, early stage startup to a shiny, quickly expanding scaleup. Many topics around Regulation, Legal, Compliance, and Fundraising were far away from straight-forward and required an immense level of pragmatism and responsivity, which we were always able to count on. I can only recommend LEXR, especially for early stage, VC-backed startups in dynamic environments!
How we solve your challenges
The best legal setup for your seed funding, from your first angel cheque to a fully documented equity round.
Raise funds fast, at low cost, and without early valuation pressure. No notary, minimal negotiation. From CHF 100k onwards our experts draft a tailored Convertible Loan Agreement, run a kick-off call to define strategy and key terms, hold a Q&A session so you understand every clause and get negotiation tips, then integrate feedback and finalise your agreement, with a Ledgy Growth subscription for 12 months cap table management included.
Full legal support from term sheet to closing for a smooth, stress-free funding process. We cover the kick-off call (strategy, key terms & cap table impact), investor readiness & data room setup, drafting of shareholder and investment agreements, legal review and negotiation to secure favourable terms, closing via e-signature and filings, and a Ledgy Growth subscription for 12 months.
Before investors run due diligence, your house needs to be in order. We review your corporate documents, flag any issues, and help you build a clean data room that instils confidence, reducing delays and improving your negotiating position.
Our tech-focused legal team knows what is market standard and what is not. We annotate every clause, flag the risks, and give you practical negotiation tips so you can engage investors with confidence, protecting founder economics and future funding flexibility.
How we deliver Seed Funding, AI-amplified
Matter in
Brief us in plain language — we scope it and route it to the right specialist.
Intake < 4hAI does the heavy lifting
Our own AI stack drafts, reviews and cross-checks — inside privilege.
60% fewer draft cyclesSenior lawyer signs off
The specialist who built the strategy reviews and signs every output.
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Stephan D. Meyer Michele Vitali Output delivered
On scope, on the quoted price — delivered into your workflow.
Scope and price are fixed in writing before we start — AI absorbs the lift, not your budget.
Our expert seed funding services
One team across every stage of your early-stage financing, from first term sheet to cap table management.
Find your perfect flat fee plan
Convertible Loan, up to CHF 100k
Use our free Convertible Loan Agreement generator to close your first angel cheques fast and without legal fees.
Try the free generator →Convertible Loan, CHF 100k to CHF 1 Mio
Expert-drafted, investor-approved CLA tailored to your deal: kick-off call, drafting, Q&A, finalisation, and Ledgy Growth subscription included.
Book your free call →Equity Seed Round, CHF 1 Mio to CHF 2.5 Mio
Full support from term sheet to closing: due diligence, shareholder & investment agreement, negotiation, closing, and Ledgy Growth subscription.
Book your free call →Equity Seed Round, CHF 2.5 Mio+
Custom-scoped legal support for larger or more complex seed rounds. Book a free call to get a tailored proposal.
Book your free call →Why LEXR
Investor-approved standard & built for growth
Kick your funding off with our investor-approved LEXR Standard Convertible Loan Agreement, customised by our experts, scalable for your needs, and built to support smooth future funding rounds.
Expert legal support, when you need it
Our tech-focused legal team knows what's market standard. Get clear, practical advice to navigate investor demands with confidence.
Close faster
Get from term sheet to signed deal without delays. Our streamlined approach ensures fast execution with expert support at every step. Plus, Ledgy integration keeps your cap table organised effortlessly.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Your funding amount matched with our transparent flat fee offers. Expert support at a price that fits your funding stage.
Seed Funding FAQ
The questions founders ask us most before closing their first rounds.
Negotiating CLAs is much quicker than negotiating an equity round, with all preferential rights in the shareholders' agreement and extensive due diligence. It's fast, simple, and saves on legal fees: perfect for early-stage startups raising their first rounds or bridging two equity rounds.
Your convertible loan converts into equity when you close a future funding round (this is the default). In consideration for the early funding, investors typically receive a discount or a lower (fixed) valuation. This rewards your early investors by securing them a lower share price for backing your startup early.
Pre-money valuation is your startup's value before receiving new investments. Post-money valuation is the total after adding the investment amount. The key difference is in the calculation of dilution: with a pre-money valuation, the investors get diluted by additional investors investing in the same round; with a post-money valuation, the stake of the investors is fixed and any additional investment only dilutes the founders.
Ledgy's Growth plan helps you effortlessly manage your cap table, equity plans, and compliance. Its automated workflows and intuitive dashboards keep your startup investor-ready, simplify administration, and enhance transparency with your stakeholders.
Depending on your deal size and structure, your flat-fee package covers a kick-off strategy call, contract drafting (CLA or shareholder and investment agreements), a Q&A session, review and finalisation rounds, closing support, and a Ledgy Growth subscription for cap table management, all for a fixed price agreed upfront.
As a rule of thumb, a CLA is the right tool for rounds below CHF 1 Mio where speed and simplicity matter. Once you are raising CHF 1 Mio or more, or where investors require formal shareholder rights from day one, a full equity round with a shareholders' agreement is the better structure. We will help you assess the right choice in a free call.
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No two funding rounds are the same. Book your free call and walk away knowing exactly what you need, like 1'000+ of our happy clients before you.
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