Tyler Hastings

Startup and Venture Capital Attorney

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 Debt
General Corporate > Equity Financing
General Corporate > Promissory Notes
General Corporate > Seed Financing
General Corporate > SAFEs
General 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.
Venture Capital and Fundraising
Advising on venture capital financings and fundraising strategies for emerging companies.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Handling M&A transactions relevant to the scale and scope of startup needs.

What clients say

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“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
Founder, Offerday
“As an early-stage startup, your guidance has been incredibly valuable. We’re building momentum and people are rallying behind our vision — you’re the real deal.”
Alexander Siev
Founder & CEO, Y Equals X

Experience

Founding Partner
Hastings, PC
May 2024 – Present
Startup Attorney
DLA Piper
Oct 2021 – May 2024
DaHui Lawyers
DaHui Lawyers
Oct 2018 – Mar 2020
J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
2018
B.A. Political Science
University of Vermont
2012