Fenwick, Startups & Emerging Companies

About

Provided by Fenwick

Fenwick provides a broad range of services to emerging companies in technology and life sciences and the investors who partner with them. Our clients include 1,500+ VC-backed companies, including 80+ VC-backed unicorn companies with valuations over $1B.

Our practice is distinguished for its:

Deep understanding of how technology companies are formed, financed, grown and taken public or merged
Guidance at all stages, from initial funding through IPOs and mergers
Guidance on business model issues, fundraising strategy and development of quality investor materials suitable for meaningful evaluation
Role as trusted advisor during meetings with management and the board
Practical legal advice, delivered with sound business judgment
Resources for entrepreneurs through all stages

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fenwick demonstrates the sought-after ability to counsel startup businesses, particularly in the tech sector, on the full extent of company growth processes, as well as advising venture capital investors. The firm operates at the forefront of cutting-edge technology markets, including fintech, virtual reality and the sharing economy. It is noted for its connections to Silicon Valley technology companies and venture capital firms, due to its long-established presence in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Fenwick

Fenwick represents Whatnot in its $260m series D funding round.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Fenwick are excellent across the board."

Startups & Emerging Companies respondent
USA

"It's a top-tier firm."

Startups & Emerging Companies respondent
USA

"Fenwick are excellent across the board."

Startups & Emerging Companies respondent
USA

"It's a top-tier firm."

Startups & Emerging Companies respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Gordon K Davidson

Senior Statespeople

Gordon Davidson continues to draw great acclaim for his representation of Silicon Valley's leading technology companies.

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Cynthia Clarfield Hess

Band 3

Cynthia Clarfield Hess acts for startups in transactions undertaken at all stages in their life cycle.

"She's a very good lawyer."

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Mark C Stevens

Band 3

Mark Stevens represents high-growth companies in the science, gaming and media industries. He is notable for acting on deals for technology companies.

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