Tyler Hastings

Tyler Hastings

Startup and Venture Capital Attorney

Licensed in: California

Hastings, PC

About

Tyler Hastings is a partner at Hastings, PC, a boutique San Diego law firm focused on seed through early Series A financings (often $1 to $10 million). The firm represents startups and venture investors seeking institutional-quality counsel delivered with efficiency and precision, providing the sophistication of a large firm within a focused, cost-effective practice. Before founding Hastings, PC, Tyler practiced at DLA Piper, where he represented emerging growth companies, venture investors, and strategic acquirers across the technology and life sciences sectors. His work encompassed venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and complex corporate governance matters, advising clients through each stage of growth from formation to exit.

Practice Areas

General Corporate > Convertible DebtGeneral Corporate > Equity FinancingGeneral Corporate > Promissory NotesGeneral Corporate > Seed FinancingGeneral Corporate > SAFEsGeneral Corporate > Venture Capital (EC/VC)General Corporate > Corp Governance

Featured Clients

Services

  • General Corporate Counsel:
    Providing ongoing legal advice to support company growth and operations.
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  • Venture Capital and Fundraising
    Advising on venture capital financings and fundraising strategies for emerging companies.
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  • Mergers and Acquisitions
    Handling M&A transactions relevant to the scale and scope of startup needs.
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Testimonials

"Tyler was the first attorney I worked with where I was not self-conscious about being on the clock and dreading invoices. His advice, thoroughness, and attention to detail has been instrumental for setting our business up for success."

- Robert Ashjian, Offerday

Work

  • Hastings, PC
    Founding Partner
    Hastings, PC
    May 2024 - Present
  • DLA Piper
    Startup Attorney
    DLA Piper
    Oct 2021 - May 2024
  • DaHui Lawyers
    DaHui Lawyers
    DaHui Lawyers
    Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
    J.D. • 2018
  • University of Vermont
    B.A. Political Science • 2012