Zachary R. Fountas is a Los Angeles-based M&A, corporate and securities associate at Buchalter, and a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group.
Admitted in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Texas, Zach serves founders, venture capital and private equity investors, and public companies across consumer brands, apparel, beauty, health & wellness, SaaS, and digital marketing. He moves with startup speed and pragmatism while delivering sophisticated deal work from formation through exit and beyond: structuring Seed to late-stage VC and growth equity rounds, leading buy- and sell-side M&A transactions, negotiating joint ventures and commercial agreements, guiding companies to IPO, and acting as outside SEC counsel.
Clients hire Zach for his deep expertise, proven ability to close complex transactions, predictable pricing, and focus on driving value. Whether raising a first round, scaling fast, looking to exit or pursuing acquisitions, Zach provides a responsive, business-first approach to get things done.