Department profile
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Rankings

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a distinguished team of practitioners with considerable experience of handling cross-border issues. The department maintains an enviable client base drawn from the growing community of start-ups and scale-ups in Southeastern USA. It also boasts key relationships with venture capital funds and companies across the nation.

Work Highlights

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  • Nelson Mullins represented Battleface in connection with its $10.8 million Series B Preferred Stock financing.

Strengths

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  • We rely on the Nelson Mullin team's deep experience in venture capital from their work on thousands of deals to guide us to market terms.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Leandro Molina
    Band 4Leandro Molina

    Leandro Molina

    Leandro Molina routinely acts for startups in the technology sector on financing rounds, with a focus on fintech emerging companies.
    • Leandro is technically great and highly business-minded.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Band 5George Akers
    Band 5George Akers

    George Akers

    As part of his broader transactional practice, George Akers regularly represents growth companies in venture financing transactions. He has particular experience advising companies and investors in the healthcare, technology and software sectors.
    • George has tons of corporate governance expertise. He is very responsive and knowledgeable about fundraising.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Band 5Joseph Daniels
    Band 5Joseph Daniels

    Joseph Daniels

    Joseph Daniels is co-chair of the firm's emerging companies practice, and is experienced in advising startup companies on the full life-cycle from Series A financing rounds to IPO.

    • Joe is quick to respond, proactively advises us on issues and watches out for potholes that we may not spot. Strategically, he is a major asset for our team.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingBen Hron
    Up and ComingBen Hron

    Ben Hron

    Ben Hron is called upon for his experience advising startups and venture capital investors across a broad spectrum of financing transactions.

  • Associates to watchRebecca Lester
    Associates to watchRebecca Lester

    Rebecca Lester

    Rebecca Lester advises companies on financings and general corporate matters. She boasts notable strength in handling cross-border transactions, especially in Latin America.

Ranked Individuals at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (5)

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