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Goodwin Procter LLP

Venture Capital

USA Guide 2026 : California


Goodwin Procter LLP

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The most successful venture capital investors stay ahead of the curve. They make smart investments on solid terms with promising companies. Goodwin has a team of over 180 lawyers nationwide, experienced in venture capital, who handle early and growth stage venture deals, providing dedicated representation to over 1,200 emerging companies and entrepreneurs and 200 venture capital and private equity firms. Our extensive company and investor client base allows us to leverage deep knowledge of market terms and relationships on behalf of our clients. And with the breakneck pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, we have a team that is equally proficient in advising the innovators and the investors across the private equitytechnologyhealthcare and life sciences sectors. We partner with clients to embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a lasting impact.

VC Fund Formation 

Our VC Fund Formation attorneys help clients raise domestic and international funds ranging from less than $25 million to over $10 billion. This broad perspective offers clients access to cutting-edge developments and current market terms. We are particularly known for structuring innovative, tax-advantaged solutions and for our practical, client-oriented approach.

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Venture Capital - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Goodwin has noteworthy expertise in providing counsel to startup companies, especially those operating in the technology space in California. The firm acts for companies throughout their life cycles, with deals ranging from seed stage to Series G and IPO. The practice group excels at advising venture capital funds on formation and operational issues. It is particularly noted for its industry expertise in telecommunications, financial services and life sciences.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin represented Applied Intuition in a USD600 million Series F and tender offer at a USD15 billion valuation.

Strengths

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  • Goodwin provides very concise, effective and digestible advice tailored to our firm's unique structure and needs.

    Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • The specialists on the Goodwin team always step in with advice and structures to help us navigate complexity, especially given the international spread of our operations.

    Venture Capital respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAnthony McCusker
    Eminent PractitionersAnthony McCusker

    Anthony McCusker

    Anthony McCusker has a preeminent venture capital practice and regularly advises both investors and early-stage technology companies on financing.
  • Band 2Ian O'Donnell
    Band 2Ian O'Donnell

    Ian O'Donnell

    Ian O'Donnell can offer considerable experience in the launching of funds for investment in technology companies and other growth organizations.
    • He provides great advice.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Band 3Caine Moss
    Band 3Caine Moss

    Caine Moss

    Caine Moss is a long-standing practitioner in the venture capital space. He regularly advises growing companies and their investors in the technology and financial sectors.

  • Band 4Craig Schmitz
    Band 4Craig Schmitz

    Craig Schmitz

    Craig Schmitz cochairs Goodwin's technology practice and advises emerging growth companies and venture capital investors.

    • He is a phenomenal lawyer.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA

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