Private Equity: Venture Capital
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Our team provides results-focused advice throughout the investment lifecycle, from deal structuring to exit. We advise on all aspects of an investment, including setting up new funds, buy-outs, exits and portfolio acquisitions, as well as on a range of operational and structural challenges, such as tax and employment.
Our market leading venture and growth capital team covers a diverse range of industries, predominantly focusing on the digital business, financial services, life sciences and clean-tech sectors, working with prolific dealmakers and visionaries that want to bring about positive change to the business world.
We also work with founders to help them on their growth journey. To this end, we proactively support StartUps whenever possible and are keen to get involved from day-one.
Our work for equity investors, investee companies, banks and vendors and strategic partners keeps us tuned into the market ensuring our advice is based upon the most up-to-date market knowledge.
Chambers Review
Osborne Clarke rises in the rankings due to ongoing market praise as well as its showcasing of impressive clients and mandates in the venture sphere. This international firm offers strength in a broad spectrum of matters in the German market. It is highly active on large financing rounds, advising startups from various sectors, including transport, banking and pharmaceuticals, several of which have attained unicorn status. The firm also assists the venture arms of prominent German corporates and other venture capital players with investments into and acquisitions of startups. With its international network, Osborne Clarke is well placed to assist international investors.
Strengths
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"They have more substance, pay more attention to details and really think about scenarios on our side."
"They have more substance, pay more attention to details and really think about scenarios on our side."
Notable Practitioners
Nicolas Gabrysch is held in high esteem for his capabilities in venture capital deals, often advising startups from the banking scene as well as prominent investment funds on high-volume financing rounds.
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
Germany
Members
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Dr Benjamin Monheim
Dr Martin Sundermann
Dr Martina Maiorino
Dr Sophie Hoffmann
Natalie Merkle
Philip Meichssner
Robin Eyben
Rouven Siegemund
Sarah-Julia Nießen
Till-Manuel Saur
Clients
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ArangoDB GmbH
BFB Brandenburg Kapital GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures
HRTBT Medical Solutions GmbH
Highland Capital Partners Europe
Homelike GmbH
Klöckner & Co SE
MoBerries GmbH
Raine Ventures
payever GmbH
Industries
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Banks
Financial Services
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Telecommunications