Martin Bridges

Martin J. Bridges is a consulting manager in Pillsbury’s corporate practice. He is not an attorney, but a business advisor who works alongside our attorneys on client matters.

Martin assists our attorneys in advising clients with formation, finance, contracting and ongoing operational needs, as well as fundraising from the likes of angel investors, venture capitalists and banks. He also leads outreach to entrepreneurs and startup companies at incubators, co-working facilities and universities throughout Southern California.

Martin has extensive hands-on experience with contract negotiations and is able to support our attorneys when advising clients on business terms, transaction structuring and pricing, in addition to legal review.

Representative Experience

Advise San Diego-based startups on angel and venture financings.
Represent investors, including HCAP, in multiple debt and equity investments into emerging companies.
Prior to joining Pillsbury, spent over 15 years in early-stage companies in numerous roles, including finance, business development, sales and administration. One of those companies he co-founded.

Spent over 10 years with the San Diego County Water Authority holding numerous financial positions.

Experienced in a variety of different industry verticals, including technology, software, hardware, services, manufacturing, retail, health care, federal government contracts and municipal finance.

Professional Highlights

“Government, Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship,” San Diego Startup Week 2019 (Moderator)
“Crowdfunding ABCs,” San Diego Startup Week 2019 (Moderator)
“Company Formation Basics,” San Diego Startup Week, 2017