🇺🇸 U.S Expansion Founders Lunch feat. Wilson Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini and Foras Ventures are delighted to welcome you to an approval-only founder and startup leaders' lunch in Central Edinburgh.
The topic of discussion? US Expansion, hosted by the experienced and candid Daniel Glazer, who leads the US Expansion group and London office at Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini.
The perfect setting to share your ambitions, challenges and wins with fellow startup leaders.
❓ Who is this for?
Startup Founder or C-suite Leader based in Scotland,
who in the next 6-12 months are:
Generating revenue
Ready to expand to the US or recently done so
Looking to hire in the US
Looking for investment in the US and,
Eager to learn more about what it takes to make it in the US
👉🏻 Topics to be discussed
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?
and much more...
📄 Agenda
12:00 pm - Arrivals & Drinks
12:30 pm - Dinner & US Expansion Discussion
3:30 pm - Networking
4:00 pm - Close
👔 Dress Code
Business casual
🇺🇸 About Wilson Sonsini:
Wilson Sonsini represents 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 London is a US and dual-qualified UK/US team that supports UK/EU tech and life sciences companies through their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, and US M&A/IPO exit.
Notable Scottish clients include Skyscanner, FanDuel & Current Health.
🌍 About Foras Ventures ✳️:
We drive investment and talent to the UK, as a launchpad for global growth. With a 15K+ global network of founders, investors, and operators, Foras Ventures creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.
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🙏🏻 Help Us Build Something Great!
We are proudly powered by:
🇺🇸 Wilson Sonsini – The go-to experts for founders looking to expand into the US.
⚖️ Anderson Strathern – One of Scotland’s leading law firms with a global outlook, trusted by founders and investors alike.
Exclusive for Foras: 20% off legal fees, for founders & investors, a free 30-minute discovery call, and priority access to their corporate law experts on venture, M&A, and scaling internationally.
🧨 Howard Kennedy Ignite Edge – A top-tier London law firm built for founders scaling fast.
Exclusive for Foras: Up to 30% off legal fees for Foras founders & investors, priority access to Ignite events, networks & introductions.
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Would you like to get involved in our opportunities? Email us at [email protected] and/or contact Caro on LinkedIn to explore ways to collaborate and discuss further.