Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird's Venture Capital practice is a market leader in the UK and a key player in the European market. The group are well known to the leading venture capital investors in Europe, Asia and the US.
We are intimately familiar with all current market deal terms, structures and trends with our London office alone advising on over 90 venture capital deals in the last year.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird boasts a high-quality team that advises on every stage in the venture capital funding cycle, with a strong reputation for servicing a high-profile client base that spans investors, growth companies and corporates. It regularly takes on transactions in the technology sector and also has core expertise in the field of life sciences. Bird & Bird is well placed to handle cross-border matters via its network of offices throughout Europe and East Asia.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird represented GetHarley, a telehealth platform that connects consumers with skincare clinicians and related products, on its USD52 million Series B financing round led by Index Ventures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird have a very strong group of senior and mid-level professionals who have very relevant experience in sophisticated matters."
"The team at Bird & Bird is excellent at dealing with complex issues in funding rounds as well as those touching multiple jurisdictions."
"Bird & Bird is responsive and the team is very knowledgeable on the law and on best practices."
"Bird & Bird have a very strong group of senior and mid-level professionals who have very relevant experience in sophisticated matters."
"The team at Bird & Bird is excellent at dealing with complex issues in funding rounds as well as those touching multiple jurisdictions."
"Bird & Bird is responsive and the team is very knowledgeable on the law and on best practices."
Notable Practitioners
Struan Penwarden maintains an excellent practice centred on the representation of investors and investee companies in a range of transactions. He serves as the international head of venture capital at the firm.
"Struan is a very good lawyer and he fully understands transactions from start to finish."
"Struan was always fully briefed, provided expert advice and was willing and able to defend our position."
"Struan is a great partner in the venture capital team. He has very good knowledge of the sector and is very commercial."
Mark Rundall is recognised for his capable investment practice. He boasts expertise in early-stage work, particularly in Series A and seed financing. He also has considerable experience in dealing with high-growth organisations.
"Mark has been beyond excellent in all his dealings with us. He is highly knowledgeable, commercial and personable. He has been a critical asset to our venture capital activities."
"Mark has an excellent communication style, is very personable and clients really value his honesty and intellect."
"Mark is brilliant and commercially very strong."
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