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Mintz

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts

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Mintz

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - Massachusetts

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mintz has a strong team with considerable experience of assisting organizations throughout their life cycle. The group routinely provides both investor and company-side counsel on investments, as well as early-stage financings. The team demonstrates notable strength in the technology sector. Its practitioners are also highly respected for their ability to handle issues containing complex cross-border elements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mintz represented Aviceda Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company developing glyco-immunology therapies, in its $207.5 million Series C financing led by TCGX and Omega Funds.

Strengths

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  • Mintz's attorneys were always on top of their game, they were able to handle complex things.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

  • The attorneys are solid general counsel with access to specialists for employment and intellectual property matters.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

  • The group is distinguished by its strong grasp of deal dynamics and its practical approach to supporting growing companies. The team is attentive, commercially minded, and provides thoughtful guidance

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

  • Mintz distinguishes itself by acting as a strategic partner to achieve business success. The team offers creative solutions to advance the business goals and actively work through problem solving.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joshua Fox
    Joshua Fox

    Joshua Fox

    Joshua Fox has notable strength in representing clients in the technology and life sciences spaces. He advises clients on investments into early-stage financings.

    • Josh is very effective and considered in his recommendations. He has deep knowledge of the industry and provides excellent insights. His kindness comes through in all of our interactions.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
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  • Edwin Pease
    Edwin Pease

    Edwin Pease

    Edwin Pease is highlighted for his strength in providing both company and investor-side guidance in the venture capital space. He advises a range of clients on seed and early-stage funding.

    • Ed Pease is very knowledgeable and responsive.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

    • We had a very good working relationship and a very smooth transaction with Ed.

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  • Laurence P Naughton
    Laurence P Naughton

    Laurence P Naughton

    Laurence Naughton has a wide-ranging practice which sees him advise growth companies, venture capital firms and private equity investors on M&A, buyouts, growth equity and wider transactional matters. He offers particular strengths in representing international clients on US-inbound transactions and corporate law issues.

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  • Alexander Civetta
    Alexander Civetta

    Alexander Civetta

    Alexander Civetta has experience advising companies on complex early-stage investments, with a particular strength in international investments.

    • Alex Civetta is able to handle interface between foreign investors and the US really well.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

    • Alex is thoughtful, well-informed and practical. He understands our business and also recognizes the scale of our organization. He’s efficient and engaging.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

    • Alex has expertise in everything related to corporate governance. One of the things that Alex has as a secret weapon is contracts - the way he understands that is a superpower.

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Ranked Individuals at Mintz (4)

Massachusetts

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    Edwin Pease

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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    Laurence P Naughton

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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    Alexander Civetta

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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