Germany Guide 2026 : Germany
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Raue
Raue advises on private equity transactions and venture capital. Our attorneys are counted among the leading Venture Capital experts in Germany. They provide advice through all phases of an investment up to the exit, are familiar with a wide range of financing tools and have in-depth experience in structuring and negotiating employee participations.
The clients we serve on the investor side include strategic investors, private equity funds, family offices and business angels. Furthermore, we advise founders and growth companies in the digital economy on the legal aspects of their business models and relations to customers, suppliers, and supervisory authorities.
Like our other practices, Private Equity reflects the industry focus of our law firm, with many of the transactions we look after playing out in the media industry or in regulated industries such as financial services, energy, and healthcare.
We also support our clients in litigation resulting from disputes among shareholders or arising in the context of transactions. Our clients benefit from the experience we have gained in this regard, as it complements the transactional advice we provide.
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German firm Raue holds a prominent position in the venture capital world. Startups from the mobility, aviation and fintech sectors especially seek the firm's expertise when being acquired and for large financing rounds. Prominent and often international investors and shareholders also belong to the firm's client roster. Other sectors covered by the law firm include media, technology and logistics.
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Raue advised KRW Schindler Investments on the exit of komoot to Bending Spoons.
Raue beriet KRW Schindler Investments beim Verkauf von komoot an Bending Spoons.
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Raue stands out for its deep sector expertise, responsiveness and pragmatic approach.
Raue is very capable of diving deep and fast into details while retaining a global picture.
Raue offers tailored expertise and flexible advice. Its team is hands-on and turnaround times are short.
Raue understands start-ups and energy companies.
Raue offers great autonomy in negotiating technical points and has a deep understanding of international investors.
Raue versteht Start-ups und Energieunternehmen.
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Andreas Nelle is held in high esteem for his strength in venture capital transactions. He advises startups and investors on large financing rounds, as well as on acquisitions and sales.
Andreas Nelle genießt hohes Ansehen für seine Expertise im Bereich Risikokapitaltransaktionen. Er berät Startups und Investoren bei großen Finanzierungsrunden sowie bei Unternehmenskäufen und -verkäufen.
Andreas Nelle demonstrates an excellent understanding of our business and investment goals, provides clear and pragmatic advice and is highly responsive.
Andreas Nelle performs consistently, efficiently and flawlessly.
Andreas Nelle combines deep legal expertise with a strong commercial mindset, making him highly effective on complex transactions.
Andreas Nelle beweist ein hervorragendes Verständnis für unsere Geschäfts- und Investitionsziele, gibt klare und pragmatische Ratschläge und reagiert sehr schnell.
Andreas Nelle vereint profunde juristische Expertise mit ausgeprägtem wirtschaftlichem Denken und ist dadurch bei komplexen Transaktionen äußerst effektiv.
Andreas Nelle arbeitet konstant, effizient und fehlerfrei.
Jörg Jaecks is particularly sought after by startups for his expertise in financing rounds and he also assists with the founding of companies. He is also instructed by investors and shareholders, whom he advises on funding rounds and exits.
Jörg Jaecks is hands-on, pragmatic and gets things done.
What stands out about Jörg Jaecks is his combination of legal and human expertise.
Jörg Jaecks is incredibly reliable and always available.
Jörg Jaecks is very solution-oriented. He is able to manage negotiations well because he has a pragmatic approach and adapts to the different involved parties.
Jörg Jaecks ist pragmatisch, packt die Dinge an und setzt sie um.
Jörg Jaecks ist sehr lösungsorientiert. Er kann Verhandlungen gut führen, weil er pragmatisch vorgeht und sich an die verschiedenen Beteiligten anpasst.
Was Jörg Jaecks auszeichnet, ist seine Kombination aus juristischer und menschlicher Expertise.
Jörg Jaecks ist unglaublich zuverlässig und immer erreichbar.
Private Equity: Venture Capital
Private Equity: Venture Capital
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