--- title: Blog | Startup Law Resources | SPZ Legal | M&A description: M&A | SPZ Legal Blog provides entrepreneurs with useful information regarding incorporation, employment, funding, and IP. --- [Skip To Content](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma#main-content) [![spz-legal-logo-2024](https://spzlegal.com/hubfs/logos/spz-legal-logo-2024.svg)](https://spzlegal.com/) - [Clients](https://spzlegal.com/our-clients) - [Featured Clients](https://spzlegal.com/our-clients) - [Case Study: Verto Education](https://spzlegal.com/verto-case-study) - [Case Study: Kong Studios](https://spzlegal.com/kong-studios-case-study) - [Case Study: WindBorne](https://spzlegal.com/windborne-case-study) - [Case Study: Tango](https://spzlegal.com/tango-case-study) - [Case Study: Sown To Grow](https://spzlegal.com/sown-to-grow-case-study) - [Case Study: Capture6](https://spzlegal.com/capture6-case-study) - [Case Study: Datava](https://spzlegal.com/datava-case-study) - [Case Study: Voxel](https://spzlegal.com/from-scrappy-startup-to-selling-to-fortune-100) - [Team](https://spzlegal.com/team) - [About Us](https://spzlegal.com/team) - [Becky Mancero](https://spzlegal.com/team/becky-mancero) - [David De La Flor](https://spzlegal.com/team/david-de-la-flor) - [Elizabeth Thorne](https://spzlegal.com/team/elizabeth-thorne) - [Gea Kang](https://spzlegal.com/team/gea-kang) - [Hannah Porter](https://spzlegal.com/team/hannah-porter) - [Hash Zahed](https://spzlegal.com/team/hash-zahed) - [Jessica Sulahian](https://spzlegal.com/team/jessica-sulahian) - [Morgan Kasenchak](https://spzlegal.com/team/morgan-kasenchak) - [Paige Southworth](https://spzlegal.com/paige-southworth) - [Ryan Shaening Pokrasso](https://spzlegal.com/team/ryan-shaening-pokrasso) - [Sam Taylor](https://spzlegal.com/team/sam-taylor) - [Tami Gore](https://spzlegal.com/team/tami-gore) - [Specialists](https://spzlegal.com/our-partners) - [Services](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services) - [Formation & Corporate](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/formation) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/mergers-acquisitions) - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/funding) - [Hiring & Equity Compensation](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/employment) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/data-privacy) - [IP Protection](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/ip-protection) - [Commercial Agreements](https://spzlegal.com/business-law-services/sales-agreements) - [Startup Center](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center) - [Formation & Corporate](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/formation-and-corporate-topics) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/mergers-and-acquisitions) - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/funding) - [Hiring & Equity Compensation](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/hiring) - [IP Protection](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/ip-protection) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/data-privacy) - [Commercial Agreements](https://spzlegal.com/startup-center/commercial-agreements) - [Blog](https://spzlegal.com/blog) - [Contact](https://spzlegal.com/contact) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spz-legal) # Topic: M&A Search ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6duediligenceitems.png?width=760&height=428&name=6duediligenceitems.png) 6 Legal Issues Startups Should Fix Before Financing or an Exit | SPZ Legal Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Aug 20, 2026 When a startup is on the verge of a major financing round or an acquisition, the spotlight shifts fast. Investors and buyers are doing their homework, and they are not just evaluating your product, ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/startup-legal-issues-before-financing-exit) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Images%20(2)-1.png?width=760&height=428&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Images%20(2)-1.png) Letters of Intent in M&A: Key Terms & Structure | SPZ Legal Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | May 22, 2026 Letters of Intent (LOIs) play a crucial role in M&A transactions, setting a preliminary framework for the buyer and seller to agree on essential terms before fully committing to the deal. Here, ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/the-role-of-lois-in-mas-structuring-letters-of-intent) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Images%20(1)-1.png?width=760&height=428&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Images%20(1)-1.png) Startup Exit Structures: M&A and Tax Treatment Guide Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | May 22, 2026 When a startup decides to pursue an exit, whether through a merger or acquisition, the deal structure involves many variables. These decisions aren’t one-size-fits-all; they depend heavily on factors ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/exit-structures-mergers-acquisitions-tax-treatment) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Images.png?width=760&height=428&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Header%20Images.png) M&A Due Diligence Best Practices for a Smooth Sale Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 29, 2026 Preparing for a potential acquisition can be daunting, especially when you consider the level of scrutiny involved. Buyers will want a comprehensive look behind the scenes, examining your company’s ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/due-diligence-best-practices-be-prepared-for-ma-success) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Supports%20Fern%20Acquisition%20by%20Rain.png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Supports%20Fern%20Acquisition%20by%20Rain.png) SPZ Legal Advises Fern in Acquisition by Rain | SPZ Legal Hash Zahed | Jan 8, 2026 SPZ Legal is pleased to announce that the firm represented Fern in its acquisition by Rain, a global provider of stablecoin-based financial infrastructure.](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spz-legal-advises-fern-in-its-acquisition-by-rain) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Striga%20Acquisition-1.png?width=760&height=428&name=Striga%20Acquisition-1.png) SPZ Legal Advises Striga on Acquisition by Lightspark Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Dec 11, 2025 SPZ Legal is pleased to announce that we represented Striga, a leading blockchain infrastructure company, in its acquisition by Lightspark, a company building open payments for the Internet that are ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/striga-acquisition) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20Redfast%20Acquisition.png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20Redfast%20Acquisition.png) SPZ Legal Advises Redfast on Acquisition by Recurly Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Jul 3, 2025 SPZ Legal is proud to have advised Redfast in its acquisition by Recurly, a leading subscription management and billing platform. The acquisition, announced May 7, 2025, represents a significant ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/redfast-acquisition) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%205%20Mistakes.png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%205%20Mistakes.png) 5 Costly Legal Mistakes Every Startup Founder Must Avoid Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 17, 2025 Startups move fast — and sometimes, legal matters get deprioritized. But ignoring legal foundations early on can lead to expensive, messy problems down the road. Whether you're just forming your ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/top-5-legal-mistakes-startup-founders-must-avoid) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images%20(1).png?width=760&height=428&name=Blog%20Header%20Images%20(1).png) Startup Exit Strategy: How to Prepare for a Successful M&A Exit Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Feb 17, 2025 Selling your startup is one of the most significant milestones in your entrepreneurial journey. A successful merger or acquisition (M&A) can unlock new opportunities, reward years of hard work, ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/preparing-for-ma-success) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mooch%20Acquisition%20Announcement.png?width=760&height=428&name=Mooch%20Acquisition%20Announcement.png) SPZ Legal Advises Mooch on Strategic Acquisition by Suma Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Feb 4, 2025 SPZ Legal is proud to have supported Mooch in its acquisition by Suma Wealth. This transaction represents an important milestone for both companies, combining Mooch’s innovative AI-driven savings ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/mooch-acquisition-by-suma) Previous [Next](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma/page/2) [![spz-legal-logo-2024](https://spzlegal.com/hubfs/logos/spz-legal-logo-2024.svg)](https://spzlegal.com/) Categories - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding) - [Incorporation](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/incorporation) - [Employment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Contracts](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/contracts) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/data-privacy) - [Firm Culture](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/firm-culture) - [M&A](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma) - [News](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/news) - [Social Enterprise](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/social-enterprise) - [Acquired](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/acquired) - [Intellectual Property](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Client Engagement](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/client-engagement) - [Nonprofit](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/nonprofit) - [AI](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ai) - [Artificial Intelligence](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) Recent Posts - [Commercial and Technology Transactions Attorney Morgan Kasenchak Joins SPZ Legal](https://spzlegal.com/blog/morgan-kasenchak-joins-spz) - [Becky Mancero Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Second Consecutive Year](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-2026) - [What We Fix in Diligence Over and Over Again Before a Financing or Exit](https://spzlegal.com/blog/startup-legal-issues-before-financing-exit) - [Becky Mancero on the Melissa Widner Podcast: Cap Tables, Equity Mistakes, and AI in the Legal World](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-on-the-melissa-widner-podcast-cap-tables-equity-mistakes-ai-in-the-legal-world) - [Spinning Out a Product Into a New Startup: Legal Issues Founders Need to Solve Early](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spinning-out-product-new-startup-legal-guide) - [Converting an LLC to a Corporation: When It Makes Sense and How to Do It Without Creating a Mess](https://spzlegal.com/blog/converting-llc-to-corporation-startup-guide) - [The Role of LOIs in M&As: Structuring Letters of Intent](https://spzlegal.com/blog/the-role-of-lois-in-mas-structuring-letters-of-intent) - [Exit Structures: Mergers, Acquisitions, & Tax Treatment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/exit-structures-mergers-acquisitions-tax-treatment) Locations **San Francisco Bay Area, California** **Milwaukee, Wisconsin** **Los Angeles, California** **Denver, Colorado** **Miami, Florida** **Austin, Texas** Contact Us [Email](https://spzlegal.com/contact) Follow Us - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spz-legal) Startup Topics - [Formation](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/incorporation) - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding) - [Employment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Intellectual Property](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/data-privacy) - [Commercial Agreements](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/contracts) - [M&A Law](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma) © 2026 [SPZ Legal, P.C. 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