Andrew Kussmaul | Partner

Andrew Kussmaul is a founding partner of Peters Kussmaul Crosier PLLC, where he leads the firm's Startup & Venture Capital practice group. His practice focuses on representing founders and emerging companies through the full arc of the company lifecycle, from formation and founder equity arrangements through investor fundraising and beyond.

Andrew regularly advises clients on capital raising and securities matters, including convertible note and SAFE financings, priced equity rounds, and private placements, along with the cap table, governance, and equity compensation questions that accompany outside investment. His corporate practice extends to established businesses as well, where he provides ongoing counsel on entity structuring, governance, and strategic transactions.

Andrew has represented clients across a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and real estate, tailoring his counsel to each company's stage and objectives.

The son of an entrepreneur, Andrew brings a firsthand understanding of the risks and demands of company building to his work with founders. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid student of history.