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Cooley LLP

Venture Capital: Fund Formation

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Venture Capital: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cooley distinguishes itself as primary fund counsel to innumerable funds within the ambit of venture capital, ranging from preeminent market players to up-and-coming managers. It is capable of representing fund managers on a global scale.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cooley represented Founders Fund on the close of its $4.6 billion third growth fund.

Strengths

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  • Cooley strikes a delicate balance of being extremely commercial when it comes to deal terms and being very thoughtful and diligent in understanding broad market trends.

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  • Cooley are efficient negotiators, business-focused and solutions-oriented.

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  • Their experience and depth of market knowledge is clearly differentiated.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Dado
    John Dado

    John Dado

    John Dado is a deeply experienced practitioner admired for his profound understanding of the formation and operation of funds.

    • John is just an amazing asset to the entire asset management community.

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  • Eric Doherty
    Eric Doherty

    Eric Doherty

    Eric Doherty regularly assists venture capital clients on fund formation and closing matters.

    • Eric is very strong.

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  • John Clendenin
    John Clendenin

    John Clendenin

    John Clendenin regularly assists asset management firms establishing funds focused on the health care and technology market.

    • He is an incredibly sharp fund formation lawyer.

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    • John is a clear leader in the venture capital fund formation space.

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  • Jordan Silber
    Jordan Silber

    Jordan Silber

    Jordan Silber is recognized for his prominent practice launching funds investing in the US and China.

    • He is a deep expert.

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