Clayton Cromer advises clients across a wide array of technology sectors in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. He offers comprehensive transactional and operational guidance through the corporate lifecycle, from inception to exit.
Relying on a unique mix of startup fluency, regulatory insight and public sector leadership, he utilizes his established network and provides practical solutions in counseling startups on seed to late-stage venture capital financing, corporate formation and restructuring, employment matters, equity incentives, securities regulation, corporate governance, investor relations, licensing, strategic partnership agreements and mergers and acquisitions.
Clayton’s expertise extends over a diverse array of sectors, including enterprise software, digital media and entertainment, clinical research and development, energy solutions, real estate development, fintech, web3/blockchain, and interactive gaming.
Beyond the firm, Clayton is an engaged member of Austin’s dynamic startup and technology community. He served on the inaugural board of directors for the Austin AI Alliance, a nonprofit consortium dedicated to advancing awareness, development, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
He is also dedicated to pro-bono services, offering legal guidance through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas to support individuals in need.
Representative Experience
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
- Represented numerous web3/crypto companies in early-stage venture financing transactions.
- Represented numerous AI companies in initial corporate guidance, including formation, equity issuance, corporate governance and early-stage venture fundraising efforts.
- Represented multiple leading venture capital investors in early to mid-stage financing transactions.
- Represented fintech company in multi-billion dollar late stage venture financing.
- Represented land management technology company in formation and SAFE financing.
- Represented web3 company in technology licensing agreement with premier apparel brand.
- Represented venture backed hospitality company in securing credit facility and launching a REIT.
- Represented family office in a multi-tranche late-stage venture investment in insurance technology company valued at over $10 billion.
- Represented logistics technology company in Series B financing round and rights offering.
- Represented sustainable energy solutions company in $18.5 million Series A venture financing.
Corporate & Securities
- Organized and advised corporate entities on governance, structure and capitalization issues across the United States.
- Advised numerous boards of directors on critical financing and investor relations issues.
- Advised various private equity funds in structuring fundraising and investor relations.
- Advised real estate private equity fund in multiple REIT offerings.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Represented real estate property management company in equity restructuring and asset sale.
- Represented social payments fintech company in successful sale to strategic buyer.
- Represented cryptocurrency payments company in acquisition by leading fintech company.
- Represented institutional investor in controlling investment into digital media company.