'Coming to America: Transforming UK/EU Companies through US Expansion and Fundraising' Dinner and Q&A hosted by Wilson Sonsini and Carta
Wilson Sonsini and Carta are delighted to invite you to our exclusive 'Coming to America' Dinner on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at Spital Square, London.
For many high-growth enterprises, there’s nowhere better to start and grow than the UK, and nowhere better to expand and raise later-stage funding than the United States. The US offers the promise of massive commercial opportunities and plentiful venture and growth capital. However, doing business and raising money in an unfamiliar, highly-competitive environment requires thoughtful advance planning and clinical execution.
In this facilitated Dinner and Q&A session led by Daniel Glazer, London Office Managing Partner and US Expansion Lead at Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini, we will discuss best practices for navigating the logistical aspects of launching and operating a UK business in the States, and setting and meeting expectations for US later-stage funding.
Here’s a sample of various frequently-asked questions:
When should I consider establishing US operations?
When should I look to raise money from US VCs?
Do I need a US company to raise money from US VCs?
When do I need to create a US company?
Where is the best place to set up in the States?
How long does US set up take and how much does it cost?
How do I sell/pitch in the US as a British/non-US founder?
How is hiring different in the US, and what’s the optimal US team?
Does everyone really sue each other all the time in the US?
Are there government resources to assist with US expansion?
To help formulate other questions in advance, here’s Wilson Sonsini’s US Expansion, Fundraising & Exit FAQ: link
Wilson Sonsini has represented more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions, and IPOs than any other law firm globally. The firm is a Silicon Valley "anchor tenant," having taken public Apple, Doordash, Google, Linkedin, Lyft, Netflix, Palantir, Roblox, Square, Tesla, Twitter, and many others. Wilson Sonsini’s integrated US/UK team in London has supported 2000+ UK/EU tech and life sciences companies during their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, and US M&A/IPO exit.
Carta is the world's largest equity management solution for private companies, helping >40,000 globally manage all aspects of ownership, from cap tables and share plans to company registers and fundraising. Founders, employees, investors, lawyers: Carta is designed for everyone who helps build private companies, at every stage, from pre-seed to IPO.