BigEndian Semiconductors Private Limited has successfully secured $6 million in a Pre-Series A Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) funding round. This investment was spearheaded by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from other notable investors including Vertex Ventures SEA and India, IvyCap Ventures, and a group of angel investors.
Legal Advisory and Transaction Structure
The legal firm Fox Mandal & Associates provided crucial advisory services to BigEndian Semiconductors during this funding process. Their role encompassed offering comprehensive legal guidance, which included structuring the transaction, drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, and ensuring the smooth execution of these documents. The firm also played a pivotal role in helping BigEndian meet all closing conditions and addressing ancillary matters to facilitate the transaction’s successful completion.
The legal team from Fox Mandal & Associates was led by Shuva Mandal, the Chairman and Managing Partner, alongside Senior Partner Rajesh Vellakkat, Group Head Pallavi KP, and Associate Rupal Chhaya. The company’s secretarial tasks were managed by CS Deepak Rai.
Advisory Roles of Other Legal Firms
In addition to Fox Mandal & Associates, Chandhiok & Mahajan provided legal counsel to the lead investor, IAN Alpha Fund. Arth Legal advised the existing investor, Vertex Ventures SEA and India, in this significant fundraising event. Moreover, LexStart Partners offered legal advice to IvyCap Ventures Trust Fund III.
About BigEndian Semiconductors
BigEndian Semiconductors is a Bengaluru-based fabless startup, specializing in the design of secure System-on-Chips (SoCs). These chips are specifically engineered for applications in AI vision, surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT), and enterprise systems. The newly acquired capital will be instrumental in propelling the company towards initiating its commercial operations and embarking on global expansion.
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