+ Expand · Fundraising Readiness
U.S. entity formation, restructuring, cap table cleanup, GAAP financials, and board governance — delivered by 28 years of legal practice and a CPA specialist since 1987. Structural work only.
60–120
Days to entity ready
Structural
Not raise advisory
What Fundraising Readiness Is
ATA prepares international companies to be investable by U.S. venture capital and institutional investors. We deliver the structural foundation — entity, cap table, financials, governance — that U.S. investors expect to find before writing a check. ATA does not raise capital. We do not make investor introductions as a service.
U.S. entity formation and restructuring
Cap table restructuring for U.S. investor expectations
GAAP-aligned financial statement preparation
Board governance setup and fiduciary structure
Scott Gordon + Terry Deever lead — 28 years legal + CPA since 1987
Our Services
Every engagement covers all four pillars simultaneously — not sequentially. One general contractor, every layer running in parallel.
01
Pillar 01
The legal, financial, and operational base that makes U.S. presence real.
Legal and Entity
C-Corp/LLC, EIN, registered agent, contracts, and IP assignment.
Banking and Finance
Bank account, payments, bookkeeping, tax, and payroll setup.
Talent and Operations
U.S. executive hiring, HR infrastructure, and PEO/EOR setup.
02
Pillar 02
Regulatory frameworks and compliance programs your sector requires.
Regulatory
FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, ITAR, and state compliance programs.
Immigration
O-1, L-1, and E-2 visas and work permits for founders and key personnel.
Insurance and Risk
D&O, cyber liability, E&O, and general business insurance.
03
Pillar 03
The validators and relationships that make U.S. institutions trust you.
U.S. Readiness Board
Advisory board placements and credible U.S. market positioning.
Gov. Relations
Agency positioning (CISA, DoD, FinCEN) and federal policy navigation.
U.S. Country Manager
Named U.S. executive representative with in-market authority.
04
Pillar 04
The go-to-market infrastructure that converts presence into revenue.
Go-to-Market
Strategy, messaging, customer mapping, channels, and PR execution.
Fundraising Readiness
Cap table, financials, board governance, and investor materials.
Fundraising Strategy
U.S. investor targeting, warm introductions, and pitch positioning.
The Challenge
U.S. venture capital has a narrow set of structural requirements — Delaware C-Corp, clean cap table, GAAP financials, proper board governance. Companies that don't meet these before approaching investors waste months cleaning up structure under deal pressure.
U.S. venture capital firms expect U.S. investor-grade equity structures, standard option pools, and clean SAFE/note conversion. Foreign cap table structures — even well-organized ones — are often a hard stop.
U.S. investors expect GAAP-aligned financials. Revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and bookkeeping formats that satisfy local requirements overseas do not meet the bar for a U.S. term sheet.
A company without a properly constituted U.S. board — with fiduciary responsibilities and governance documentation — signals immaturity to institutional investors. This is structural, not cosmetic.
Entity restructuring from a foreign holding structure involves legal, tax, and operational coordination across jurisdictions. Most companies underestimate the timeline by 30–60 days.
How ATA Delivers It
ATA's fundraising readiness practice is led by Scott Gordon (28+ years, LL.M. Tax, guided companies through IPO) and Terry Deever (CPA since 1987, CFO specialist for technology companies). This is structural work: entity formation, entity restructuring, cap table cleanup, financial statement preparation, and board governance setup.
What every flat-fee engagement includes
U.S. Entity Formation
Entity setup, EIN registration, registered agent, operating agreement
Entity Restructuring
Foreign entity to U.S. C-Corp restructuring — legal and tax coordination included
Cap Table Cleanup
Restructure for U.S. investor expectations, option pool setup, SAFE/note conversion
Financial Statement Prep
GAAP-aligned statements, clean bookkeeping, revenue recognition review
Board Governance
Board composition recommendations, fiduciary setup, governance documentation
Scott Gordon + Terry Deever (Lead)
28+ years legal practice + CPA since 1987, CFO specialist for tech companies
Related Services
Quarterly advisory council with senior legal and CPA leadership under one contract.
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One flat fee. Full structural package. Entity ready in 60–120 days.
