
Startups & Emerging Companies
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Provided by Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Each year, Lowenstein Sandler helps create hundreds of new businesses. As a law firm for startups, we understand the entrepreneurial mindset and the need to be connected both to other entrepreneurs and to early-stage investing. We have built some of the most well-respected educational and networking experiences in the New York venture community through our VentureCrush events.
We close over 500 venture financing transactions each year–more than any other New York firm and among the top handful nationally. We work with dozens of angel investors and funds, from individual investors to the most iconic names in venture. Because we represent both venture funds and companies seeking financing, our lawyers often are the catalyst in connecting the entrepreneur and the seed investor.
Like our entrepreneur and investor clients, we are successful because we see the world differently. We believe that one of our primary tasks at the early stage is to help the startup be a smart consumer of legal services. We have created innovative programs to make sure that what needs to be done gets done and that scarce resources can be devoted as much as possible to business growth.
We are thought leaders in this space–our lawyers have taught at Wharton and Columbia Business School and have lectured at law schools around the country.
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Work Highlights
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Lowenstein Sandler advised PeakSpan Capital as lead investor in a $225 million Series A financing round.
Strengths
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The firm stands out for its practical, business-oriented advice. It doesn't just know the law, it understands how to apply it in ways that protect the company while still enabling growth.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSALowenstein Sandler has deep subject matter expertise in all matters. The firm is super responsive and very client service-oriented.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSALowenstein has excelled in helping us handle complex and nuanced matters.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSAThe firm’s work is commercially pragmatic, responsive, thorough and solutions-oriented.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSANo matter how complex or innovative the idea is, Lowenstein is able to engage and support our thinking.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Edward M Zimmerman
Edward Zimmerman serves as chair of Lowenstein's ECVC group, and he is acclaimed for his work on behalf of technology companies in financing matters.
Ed brings a strategic lens to every decision that needs to be made for our business.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSAEd is truly exceptional. He understands not just the legal implications, but the broader business context and future opportunities.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Anthony O Pergola
Anthony Pergola serves as vice chair to Lowenstein Sandler's emerging companies and venture capital growth practice. He advises startups throughout their life-cycle, from early to later stages.
Anthony is incredible. He is always responsive, pragmatic, and business- and growth minded, while also being creative and innovative.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSAHe is extremely knowledgeable and provides impeccable service.
Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
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Edward M Zimmerman
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