The law firm with a venture fund mindset

Contrary to what its name might imply, it is not an incubator, private equity fund, or venture capital business. It's a legal practice in one of the oldest law firms in Canada that specializes in offering digital businesses special assistance.By assisting founders with everything from employment contracts to regulatory obstacles and utilizing the firm's wider network to foster genuine connections, the team integrates itself into the day-to-day reality of startup life rather than focusing just on high-profile transactions.Ramji's notion that the proper legal support can be equally as important to a startup's success as its funders is the foundation of its hands-on approach to legal support and its unique payment model.Ramji started her career in trademarks and pharmaceutical patent litigation after receiving her Juris Doctor from Queen's University.

After that, she worked for the Canadian Standards Association in an internal legal capacity before attending New York University to obtain a master's degree in law. Ramji's perspective on legal services changed significantly in 2014 when she joined Figure 1, where she oversaw legal and corporate affairs, even if these experiences helped her better grasp business and regulations.