Fractional VC Consultant for Law Firms
Elevate your startup practice with expert VC insights. Help your startup clients get investor-ready and commercialize IP while minimizing risk and building a portfolio of high-potential clientele.
Startup Practices Face Unique Challenges
Early-stage startups often struggle to attract venture capital investment, creating client risk for your firm.
Clients need more than legal advice—they must be investor-ready.
Without proper vetting & support, startups can remain loss leaders for years.
We Can Help
As your fractional VC consultant, we provide expert analysis and strategic insights to assess, guide, and prepare your startup clients for investor engagement.
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Expert Insights
Leverage 12 years of venture capital expertise. We have successfully raised and invested millions of dollars into more than 100 venture-backed startups, from Pre-Seed to Exit. We have a deep understanding of the intangible traits that drive startup success.
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Reduce Risk
We minimize risk and improve client value by vetting potential startup clients, highlighting concerns, and offering strategic guidance on investor readiness using our comprehensive framework from thousands of startup assessments.
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Increase Success
With a roster of high-potential, venture-backable clients, improve your firm’s long-term success by establishing lasting client relationships, deeper community engagement, and notable market presence among emerging companies.
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Why Choose Us?
Hi, I'm Matt Wilson, Founder and Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners.
As an exited founder turned angel investor and venture capitalist, I have invested in over 100 early-stage technology startups since 2012, including seven successful exits (notably Pinterest and Lyft). I’m also a limited partner in six venture capital funds.
Prior to founding Allied in 2020 and dedicating myself full-time to venture capital, I gained extensive experience as a deal scout for numerous VC firms and angel syndicates. Additionally, I worked as a startup advisor, providing founders with valuable guidance on sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategies.
With investments made during the dot-com bubble, global financial crisis, and COVID-19 pandemic, I have gained a wealth of experience navigating multiple public and private market cycles.
My academic track record includes:
Pre-Law Undergraduate Degree (magna cum laude)
Master of Business Administration (summa cum laude)
Venture Financing certificate from Kauffman Fellows
Venture Capital and Private Equity certificate from Harvard Business School
Distinguished graduate: VC Lab Accelerator Program for top emerging managers.
Outside of business, I’m a former athlete who has worked at the professional and national championship levels.
In 2020, I launched Allied on a mission to democratize access to venture capital for startups and investors. To date, Allied has helped dozens of startups raise over $100 million in venture capital, including numerous follow-on financings and acquisitions.
I look forward to working together,
–Matt
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Who Benefits Most from Venture Capital Consulting?
Law firms specializing in early-stage startups, company formation, and IP protection, seeking to minimize client risk and enhance value by offering strategic guidance on investor readiness and IP commercialization.
VC Consulting Services…
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Review and analysis of the client's IP assets, target market, business model, product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and overall ability to attract venture capital.
Identification of key metrics and KPIs for venture capital consideration.
Recommendations for improving the client's overall investor-readiness and funding strategy to successfully commercialize IP.
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Detailed feedback on financial and business models, go-to-market strategy, use of funds, team assessment, market analysis, and funding strategy, ensuring alignment with investor expectations.
Identification of potential risks and areas of concern from an investor's perspective.
Review of any term sheets received from prospective investors, highlighting potential risks, key terms, and areas of concern to help navigate the fundraising process.
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Guidance on the required documents and materials to include in the client’s data room for investor due diligence.
Assistance with organizing and presenting information to ensure a smooth and efficient due diligence process.
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Review and refinement of the pitch deck and related fundraising materials.
Preparation for addressing common investor questions and concerns during the due diligence process.
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As your fractional VC consultant, I'll provide ongoing operational support, strategy development, and advisory services throughout the fundraising and IP implementation phases.
Exclusions…
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Allied shall not advise clients on whether to invest in a particular startup, nor shall we make specific buy, hold, or sell recommendations.
Any investment decisions and all associated liabilities rest solely with the client.
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Allied shall not act as a securities dealer or broker-dealer nor facilitate introductions to investors.
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Allied shall not offer advice on portfolio management or financial planning, nor shall we offer tax, legal, or financial planning advice.
Allied shall not provide legal opinions or draft legal agreements.
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Although we can provide strategic guidance, it is the client's responsibility to negotiate final investment terms with prospective investors.
Allied shall not represent clients in meetings or in negotiations with investors.
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Allied shall not conduct legal due diligence or review legal documents, nor shall we provide legal opinions or draft legal agreements.
We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney specializing in securities law, IP, and investment regulations in your jurisdiction.
Testimonials
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I work with law firms that specialize in early-stage startups, company formation, and IP protection. My expertise is particularly valuable for lawyers who want to offer strategic guidance on investor readiness and IP commercialization to their clients.
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By providing expert guidance on investor readiness and IP commercialization, I help law firms identify potential risks and opportunities for their clients. This enables them to provide more comprehensive and strategic advice, ultimately enhancing the value they offer to their clients.
What a Fractional VC Consultant can do for you:
Risk Mitigation: helps reduce risk by ensuring the firm’s startup clients are investor-ready, increasing their chances of success and, consequently, the firm’s long-term profitability.
Value Addition: Offering clients more than just legal services by integrating strategic business advice, making the firm a one-stop shop for startups.
Competitive Edge: Having a fractional VC consultant differentiates the firm from other legal practices, making it more attractive to startups looking for comprehensive support in scaling their businesses.
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Once we've agreed on the scope of work and payment terms, we can finalize the engagement and begin work immediately. I'll provide you with a formal agreement outlining the terms, and we can schedule a kickoff call to discuss the project in more detail.
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The length of an engagement varies depending on the scope of work and the complexity of the project. However, most venture capital consulting engagements require approximately 20 hours, which is the estimated time frame for my retainer-based pricing.
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Venture capital consulting services are available on an hourly or retainer basis. If you have a specific project in mind, we can discuss the scope of work and estimate the number of hours required to complete it. Alternatively, you can engage VC consulting services on a retainer basis for ongoing strategic guidance and support.
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Payment terms are as follows:
Following a discovery call to discuss the scope of work and estimate the number of hours, a 25% deposit is required to secure the engagement.
The remaining 75% is billed bi-weekly for the hours worked during that period until the project is completed or after the estimated number of hours is achieved, whichever comes first.
Any hours beyond the initial estimate will incur an additional charge of $500 CAD per hour.
All payments are due upon receipt of the invoice.
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We'll communicate regularly via phone, email, or video calls, depending on your preference. I'll also provide you with regular progress updates and insights to ensure you're informed throughout the engagement.
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Company Size: an early-stage startup with 5-20 employees.
Industry: Technology (sector agnostic) with a focus on innovative solutions.
Location: Based in a major tech hub city, such as Calgary, Toronto, or any emerging tech centre in Canada or the USA.
Funding Stage: Pre-seed to Series A; seeking to raise their first institutional round of funding.
Company Status:
Recently completed a successful product development phase and has a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready or in beta testing.
Has initial traction in the market, with early customers or users showing positive engagement.
Goals:
Secure Funding: Looking to raise capital from venture capital firms to scale operations, hire key team members, and accelerate product development and market penetration.
Strengthen IP Position: Ensure the startup’s intellectual property is well-protected and can be a strong selling point during investor discussions.
Develop a Robust Business Strategy: Create a clear roadmap for growth, including a well-defined go-to-market strategy and financial projections.
Challenges:
Lack of Investor-Readiness: Needs help understanding what VCs are looking for and how to present the startup as a viable investment opportunity.
Resource Constraints: Limited internal resources and expertise to navigate the complex fundraising process, including creating compelling pitch materials and preparing for investor due diligence.
Needs:
Expert Guidance on Fundraising: Seeking strategic advice on how to approach VCs, what metrics to focus on, and how to navigate the due diligence process.
Investment Readiness Preparation: Needs a structured approach to organizing their data room, refining their pitch deck, and anticipating investor questions to improve their chances of successful funding.
Efficiency and Focus: Needs help streamlining the fundraising process, ensuring the startup can focus on core business operations while confidently approaching investors.