Planning to take your company public? Our Austin-based attorneys specialize in IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, and alternative paths to public markets for companies across Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing.
Our managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel to clients in Austin and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Austin and nationwide:
Austin has evolved from a mid-tier tech market into one of the nation's hottest M&A environments, fueled by the Tesla, Oracle, and Samsung presences and a thriving startup ecosystem. The city leads in SaaS, semiconductor, and clean energy acquisitions. Dell Technologies' headquarter presence creates a massive supplier and partner ecosystem of acquisition targets.
Austin's rapid growth has created intense competition for quality targets, with valuations rising faster than in other Texas metros. Many founders are younger and less experienced with exits, creating opportunities for buyers who can educate on deal process.
Austin's population has grown over 30% in a decade, and its concentration of engineering talent (UT Austin produces 10,000+ STEM graduates annually) makes it easier to scale acquired technology businesses.
Texas's franchise (margin) tax applies to businesses with revenue exceeding $2.47 million and can create unexpected tax liability during ownership transitions - proper entity structuring during the acquisition is essential.
"Going public changes everything about how you operate. The reporting obligations, the insider trading rules, the proxy requirements. Companies that aren't prepared for life as a public company shouldn't be rushing to get there."
Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. Mandatory reformation.
Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Franchise tax (margin tax) compliance is required. The Comptroller's office handles tax clearance certificates for asset purchases. Public Information Reports are required annually.
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Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
Common questions from Austin clients
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Submit Transaction DetailsIn-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
State-by-state securities registration requirements and exemptions.
Read guideHow private companies can issue equity compensation under Rule 701.
Read guideFiling requirements for Regulation D offerings at the state level.
Read guideHow reverse mergers work and when they make sense as a path to going public.
Read guideRequirements for selling restricted and control securities.
Read guideOur managing partner provides selective ipo & going public law counsel for transactions nationwide. Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment.
Submit transaction details for review. We engage selectively with capitalized buyers and sellers.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
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