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Goodwin Procter LLP

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Goodwin Procter LLP

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Goodwin’s Venture Capital + Private Equity department remains at the forefront of the legal industry, consistently establishing new standards by delivering inventive and insightful counsel within the technology and life sciences industries.

Our global practice supports and fosters growth throughout the entire corporate lifecycle – from company formation to public company representation, which is our true practice differentiator. We take pride in our ability to navigate cross-sector and cross-industry transactions, no matter how complex the deal may be. Our Venture Capital and Private Equity teams, in complement with our renown Technology and Life Sciences practices, are adept at representing both companies and industry-focused venture capital firms in their fundraising, investment and exit activities.

Our Venture Capital practice, which is unmatched in both depth and breadth, continues to be the go-to practice for tech and life sciences companies, as well as investors, in Massachusetts and beyond. Our VC attorneys help clients raise domestic and international financings, ranging from seed financing to large growth equity rounds. Our team of 200 lawyers provides dedicated representation to 2,500+ emerging companies and entrepreneurs and 400+ venture capital and private equity firms. We serve as long term, strategic partners to our clients, providing quality legal services throughout their most meaningful transactions.

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - Massachusetts

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Goodwin is a market-leading venture capital investment practice routinely seen handling financing work for a number of innovative life sciences and technology companies and entrepreneurs, demonstrating excellent skills in domestic and international financing transactions. The firm also regularly advises venture capital and private equity funds on investment work, notably in midmarket transactions, as well as taking on roles for portfolio companies on a broad spectrum of transactional, compliance and governance issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin advised General Catalyst on the $900 million Series A financing of Pacific Fusion.

Strengths

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  • The Goodwin team takes a business-practical approach and focuses on getting our business objectives done in an efficient manner.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • I view the firm as a strategic partner. The team always brought a practical sense, I always felt that I was getting an empathetic perspective.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJohn J Egan III
    Senior StatespeopleJohn J Egan III

    John J Egan III

    John Egan enjoys a standout reputation for his abilities in the venture capital space, with an array of startups and early-stage businesses turning to him to handle inbound financing transactions. His wide-ranging practice also sees him advise technology and life sciences clients on corporate governance, M&A and capital markets matters.

  • Band 2Patrick Mitchell
    Band 2Patrick Mitchell

    Patrick Mitchell

    Patrick Mitchell is a trusted resource for a number of growth companies and entrepreneurs, who turn to him for his skills in inbound venture capital investment work and capital markets issues. He also advises a number of venture capital firms on investment work and portfolio company matters.

    • Patrick Mitchell is a great lawyer and terrific at building relationships.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Joseph C Theis Jr
    Band 3Joseph C Theis Jr

    Joseph C Theis Jr

    Joseph Theis is often called upon by startups and early-stage companies to advise on inbound financing work, particularly for businesses in the technology and healthcare fields. His broader practice includes significant strengths in capital markets matters.

    • Joseph has a real ability to be a resource. He can act in a General Counsel capacity. He has specific areas of specialty, but you can go to him with any problem and he can find you an answer.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Danielle Lauzon
    Band 4Danielle Lauzon

    Danielle Lauzon

    Danielle Lauzon is highlighted for her strength in advising clients on financings and recapitalizations. Her clients include private equity firms and emerging companies.

    • Danielle Lauzon has been very successful in building a life sciences focused venture capital practice at Goodwin.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Joshua Rottner
    Band 4Joshua Rottner

    Joshua Rottner

    Joshua Rottner advises high-profile venture capital firms and investment managers on a range of early to mid-stage financings.

    • Joshua one of the best teachers a law firm could have.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 5Robert E Puopolo
    Band 5Robert E Puopolo

    Robert E Puopolo

    Robert Puopolo advises both investors and companies on early-stage financings.

    • Robert Puopolo is a reasonable, pragmatic practitioner who makes deals easier when you're opposite him.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Goodwin Procter LLP (6)

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    Joseph C Theis Jr

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    Danielle Lauzon

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    Joshua Rottner

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