Venture Capital
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
About
Provided by Goodwin
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 equity, technology, healthcare 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.
Chambers Review
Goodwin has noteworthy expertise in providing counsel to startup companies, especially those operating in the technology space in California. Acts for companies throughout their life-cycles, with deals ranging from seed stage to Series G and IPO. Excels at advising venture capital funds on formation and operational issues. Particularly noted for its industry expertise in telecommunications, financial services and life sciences.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised WiL on its investment in DeepL's Series B financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is highly regarded."
"The team is highly regarded."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony McCusker has a preeminent venture capital practice and regularly advises both investors and early-stage technology companies on financing.
"Anthony is a great lawyer."
"He's very practical and easy to work with. One of his big strengths is his ability to navigate difficult issues."
Ian O'Donnell can offer considerable experience in the launching of funds for investment in technology companies and other growth organizations.
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.
"Caine has a strong practice."