Startups & Emerging Companies

As partner and chief executive officer at Cooley, Rachel Proffitt shows a broad skill set ranging across both venture capital and capital markets transactions. Her clients include high-growth companies in the e-commerce sector.

Sacha Ross co-chairs Cooley's global emerging companies and venture capital practice group. He advises high-growth companies and strategic investors in venture financings.

David Young maintains a well-reputed practice counseling established and emerging companies in Los Angeles. He has experience of handling a wide spectrum of transactions from early- to later-stage financings.

Adam Dinow is routinely called upon to advise clients on funding rounds throughout the life-cycle of high-growth startups, from seed funding to series financing rounds.

Matthew Bartus co-chairs Cooley's emerging companies and venture capital practice. He is held in high regard for his ability to advise organizations throughout their life-cycle, from formation through to IPO.

Derek Colla is routinely called upon to advise companies and investors from formation to early-stage funding rounds.

Lee Schindler is an experienced attorney who advises technology and life science companies on a range of issues, including early-stage financing rounds.