Bobby Gojuangco graduated from SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. While in law school, Bobby served as Vice President of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association and Vice President of the Corporate Law Association. Bobby graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California with a B.A. in Cognitive Science.

Prior to law school, Bobby was the Assistant Coach for the University of Southern California Men’s Golf Team. Bobby remains an active member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and the Dallas Asian American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Young Benefactors Board of the First Tee – Greater Dallas.

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  • Represented Texas-based VC fund in $25M investment in Series D financing of a California-based AI chip startup at a $2.8B valuation.
  • Represented California-based family office in $10M investment in Series B financing of a U.S. multimedia company.
  • Represented Connecticut-based VC fund in $5M lead investment in Series Seed Plus financing of an AI logistics company.
  • Represented Connecticut-based VC fund in $5M lead investment in Series A financing of a London-based renewable energy startup.
  • Represented Nevada-based gaming company in $5.5M Series A financing.
  • Represented Texas-based fintech security company in $6M Series A financing.
  • Represented Colorado-based SaaS venue and ticket company in $6M Series AA financing.
  • Represented Texas-based sports analytics and micro-betting platform in $6M Series Seed-7 financing.

Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

– Ken Ravizza

Fun Facts:

  • Has maintained the highest Chick-Fil-A rewards status available since 2015
  • Has two black belts but was still too afraid of the ball to stay in the batter’s box
  • Owner of a brief pre-military career

Education:

  • University of Southern California, B.A., Cognitive Science
  • SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D.
  • SMU Dedman School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation

Bobby Gojuangco's Recent Blog Posts
Funding & Capital Raising
QSBS Planning for S Corps Under Section 1202

Many early-stage companies elect S corporation status to take advantage of the favorable tax treatment. However, as companies scale and plan for funding or an eventual exit, they often convert to a C corporation to qualify for the QSBS exclusion under Section 1202. This article explains the challenges S corporations face when looking to convert, and outlines the strategies that can help founders satisfy the requirements under Section 1202 and preserve eligibility for the tax exclusion at exit.

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Funding & Capital Raising
Preferred Economics in Venture Transactions

Venture financing isn’t just about valuation—it’s about how the deal is structured. Liquidation preferences and participation rights can dramatically impact founder payouts and investor returns in an exit. This article breaks down the most common preference structures, from 1x non-participating to capped participation, and explores how seniority and stacking work across multiple rounds.

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Funding & Capital Raising
Negotiating Warrant Terms in Venture Financings

Warrants are a common feature in venture financings, offering investors additional upside while impacting founder dilution and control. In this blog, VW attorney Bobby Gojuangco breaks down key warrant terms and explains why understanding them is critical to protecting your company’s long-term capitalization strategy.

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