Startup & Formation Services

Earlier than you think. The decisions that are hardest to fix later — entity structure, founder equity splits, IP assignment, early contracts — are made in the first 90 days. Getting them wrong does not hurt immediately. It shows up during your Series A due diligence, your first enterprise client negotiation, or your acquisition. Rikka works with founders at the formation stage to build a legal foundation that holds up as you scale.

For most venture-backed tech companies, a Delaware C-Corp is the standard answer. But the right structure depends on your funding strategy, your co-founder situation, your revenue model, and whether you are pursuing government contracts. Rikka walks you through the tradeoffs before you file anything, so you are not restructuring at Series A.

At minimum: equity splits and vesting schedules, IP assignment so the company owns what you build, decision-making authority, and what happens if a founder leaves. Most co-founder disputes are not about personality. They are about terms that were never written down. Rikka drafts co-founder agreements that prevent the most common disputes before they start.

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a financing instrument that lets investors put money in now and convert to equity at a future round. It is faster and cheaper than a priced round, which is why it has become the standard for pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Rikka reviews and negotiates SAFE terms, post-money caps, and MFN provisions so you understand what you are giving up before you sign.

Three things matter most: IP assignment agreements with every founder and contractor, work-for-hire provisions in all development contracts, and a clear policy on what employees create on company time. Most IP disputes in startup M&A trace back to one of these being missing. Rikka builds the IP foundation at formation so there are no surprises during due diligence.

Enzio handles foundational, standardized legal documents at a fixed price with fast turnaround. It is built for early-stage companies that need clean, lawyer-reviewed documents without the cost of a full engagement. Rikka handles the complex, high-stakes work: sophisticated equity structures, enterprise contracts, regulatory compliance, and strategic counsel as you scale. Most growing companies use both at different stages.