- For raises $1M-$10M - Multi-founder teams welcome
Raise with Big Law confidence.
Without the Big Law bloat.
We’re capital-raise counsel for early-stage and mid-size companies with complex deals. Offering docs, diligence, compliance, and end-to-end transaction management—delivered by a dedicated team for a flat $9,997.
$9,997
Flat fee, no surprises
$1M-$10M
Deal size sweet spot
Dedicated
Team on every transaction
End-to-end
From draft to close
5.0
126 reviews on Yelp
4.9
Rated on Google
12+ Years
Serving founders & operators
$200M+
In client raises supported
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything your raise needs.
One flat fee.
Offering documents drafted
PPMs, subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, term sheets—drafted from scratch for your structure.
Diligence & compliance
Securities exemption analysis, blue-sky fillings, Form D, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Document review
We review every cap table entry, side letter, and investor doc that crosses your desk.
Dedicated transaction team
A senior attorney plus a deal team manages your raise from kickoff through closing.
CARBON VS. BIG LAW
Same caliber of work. Non of the bloat.
Big firms built their pricing around $100M deals. We rebuilt the workflow for the founders actually doing $1M-$10M raises—without cutting corners.
- FEATURE
- CARBON LAW GROUP
- BIG LAW
- Flat, all-in-pricing
- Senior attorney on your matter
- Offering documents drafted
- Securities & blue-sky compliance
- Form D filing
- Dedicated transaction team
- Document review (no hourly meter)
- Built for $1M-$10M raises
- Loves complex, multi-founder deals
- Direct access to your lead lawyer
- Predictable timeline to close
- $9,997
- $50K-$150K+ in billable hours
- Often a junior associate
- Extra fee
- Rotating staffers
- Billed in 6min- increments
- Optimized for $50M+ deals
- Treats them as expectations
- THE COST OF DOING IT ALONE
Raising capital without securities counsel is a bet you can't afford to lose.
Every dollar you accept from an investor is a regulated securities transaction. The “we’ll fix it later” approach has ended companies, drained personal savings, and put founders in front of the SEC. Here’s what’s actually on the line.
SEC & State enforcement
Selling unregistered securities without a valid exemption can trigger SEC and state-level investigations, civil penalties, disgorgement of funds raised, and officer-and-director bars.
Rescission rights
Investors in a defective offering can demand their money back— with interest—for years after the raise. A single rescission claim can wipe out runway you’ve already spent.
Personal liability for founders
Securities laws pierce the corporate veil. Founders, directors, and even promoters can be held personally liable for misstatements, omissions, or improper general solicitation.
Criminal exposure
Willful violations of federal securities laws are felonies. Penalties can include fines up to $5M and prison terms up to 20 years per count under the Securities Exchange Act.
Killed future rounds
A botched seed or Reg D filing surfaces in every future diligence. Sophisticated VCs walk away from cap tables with unresolved securities issues— or demand expensive cleanup first.
Blue sky & Bad Actor traps
Each state has its own filings and deadlines. Miss a Form D, a state notice, or a Rule 506(d) Bad Actor check and you can lose your federal exemption entirely.
An engagement is cheaper than one rescission letter.
We handle the exemption analysis, Form D, state blue sky filings, Bad Actor diligence, investor disclosures, and subscription docs — so your raise closes clean and stays clean.
Educational overview, not legal advice. Penalties vary by statue, jurisdiction, and facts; consult counsel about your specific offering.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
5.0 on Yelp. 4.9 on Google.
Founders, GCs, and operators trust Carbon Law Group with the moments that matter.
“I needed Carbon Law Group for very specific and narrow legal help. They handled everything beautifully from beginning to end. Things were done in a timely, respectful manner and explained with clarity. Highly recommend this firm!”
- Stacey B.
- Los Angeles, CA · Yelp
VERIFIED • YELP
“Pankaj is an excellent attorney. As a general counsel myself, I consider Pankaj to be a highly valuable attorney partner. I would highly recommend Carbon Law Group, especially as a partner to corporations and general counsels.”
- Sahil C.
- Santa Monica, CA · Yelp
VERIFIED • YELP
“Truly impressed with Carbon Law Group. Their services are worth every penny and their customer service is just as amazing. We will be using Carbon Law Group for all of our business legal counsel. Don’t look anywhere else.”
- Wesam G.
- Los Angeles, CA · Yelp
VERIFIED • YELP
“I had an emergency moment and I was freaking out. Cristal called me back and went over everything to figure it out. I wouldn’t have slept that night if it weren’t for her call. Truly reliable. Truly professional.”
- Water M.
- Los Angeles, CA · Yelp
VERIFIED • YELP
California State
Bar
Licensed attorneys in good standing.
Attorney-client privileged
Every conversation, encrypted in transit.
Asian-owned, founder-led
Recognized on Google as Asian-owned business.
Responsive by
design
24-hour response SLA during your raise.
HOW IT WORKS
From engagement to close — handled.
01
Kickoff call
We learn your structure, founders, investors, and timeline.
02
Draft offering docs
PPM, subscription agreement, exhibits — drafted to your deal.
03
Diligence & compliance
Securities analysis, exemptions, state filings, Form D.
04
Manage to close
We coordinate investors, signatures, escrow, and closing.
THE PACKAGE
Capital Raise Counsel
Everything in this page – drafting, diligence, compliance, document review, and a dedicated team managing your transaction from start to finish.
- PPM and full offering doc set
- Securities exemption & blue-sky filings
- Form D filing included
- Unlimited document review during the raise
- Dedicated senior attorney + dual team
- Closing coordination & investor onboarding
- Includes up to 5 investors ($350 each additional)
Flat fee
$9,997
All-in. No hourly billing.
Includes up to 5 investors
+$350 per additional investor
For raises $1M-$10M. Complex multi-founder structures welcome.
OUR PROMISE
Flat fee. No surprise invoices. Ever.
If the scope of your raise is what we discussed on the kickoff call, your price won’t change. No 6-minute increments. No padded partner hours. If we can’t help, we’ll tell you on day one.
Questions, answered.
Is the $9,997 really all-in?
Yes. Drafting, diligence, compliance, document review, and closing coordination are all included for raises in the $1M–$10M range. State filing fees and third-party costs are passed through at cost.
What kinds of deals do you handle?
Reg D 506(b) and 506(c), Reg CF, Reg A+, SAFEs, convertible notes, priced equity rounds — including multi-founder cap tables and complex investor stacks.
How long does a typical raise take?
Offering docs are typically ready within 2–3 weeks of kickoff. Closings depend on your investor pipeline; we coordinate as fast as you can sign them up.
Why are you so much cheaper than Big Law?
We’re not cheaper — we’re efficient. We built our practice around this exact deal size, so we don’t pad hours, staff a pyramid, or charge you for partner overhead you don’t need.
Your raise deserves real counsel.
Let’s talk about your deal. We’ll tell you straight up if we’re the right fit.
Real-time availability
Pick a time that works.
Book your free kickoff call below, or call/text us directly at 323.543.4453