Melinda G. Douglass

Melinda G. Douglass

Senior Counsel

Melinda Douglass is senior counsel in the corporate and securities practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she represents both public and private companies in a variety of transactions.

Experience

Melinda Douglass is senior counsel in the corporate and securities practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she represents both public and private companies in a variety of transactions.

Education

J.D., UC Davis School of Law, 2003
B.A., Stanford University, 1997

Admissions

State Bar of California

Credentials

Education

J.D., UC Davis School of Law, 2003
B.A., Stanford University, 1997

Admissions

State Bar of California

Recent Insights

Client Highlights

On April 9, 2026, Palo Alto-based Elorian AI, a start-up building models for visual reasoning, emerged from stealth and announced a $55 million seed funding led by Striker Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and Altimeter. 49 Palms, prominent AI researchers, and other investors also participated in the round. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Elorian on the transaction.

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Client Highlights

On May 5, 2025, RightRev, a leader in automated revenue management, announced the close of a $13 million Series A funding round, bringing the company’s total funding to over $31 million. The investment was co-led by Cheyenne Ventures and Innovius Capital, with participation from several repeat investors, including Norwest Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Snowflake Ventures. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Innovius Capital on the transaction.

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Recent Events

WSGR Events

The certificate of incorporation is one of the most important documents in establishing your company, especially if you take on venture investment—and yet the words remain an unintelligible mix of legalese to many. For example, what does it mean for assets to be distributed "pari passu"? What is "participating preferred"? What is "broad-based weighted average antidilution protection" and how does it differ from "narrow-based protection" or "full ratchet"?

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WSGR Events

Raising money for your start-up can be daunting, especially when navigating the complex world of venture capital financing. That's why we are excited to be offering a new class in our College for Clients series, "VC Financing Fundamentals: Demystifying and Negotiating the Legal Documents." This session will shed light on the five main documents used in a VC financing. From the foundational Certificate of Incorporation to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, Investors' Rights Agreement, Voting Agreement and Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement. We will delve into the purpose of each document and unveil the primary points of negotiation. Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to better navigate the financing landscape and understand how the choices you make today can impact your company in the years to come.

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