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River Law

Venture Capital

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River Law

Rankings

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Venture Capital - India

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

River Law is a venture capital-focussed boutique law firm in India, well-regarded for its focus on both early and late-stage investments, including deals involving seed and angel investors. The firm advises both investee companies and venture capital funds on investments in fundraising rounds, as well as exits and follow-on investments. The lawyers are especially active on transactions involving startups and established companies in the e-commerce, technology and finance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • River Law advised Mintifi, a B2B digital lending platform, as it raised USD180 million in a funding round led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and other investors including Premji Invest.

Strengths

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  • River Law consistently present creative and timely solutions.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They are quick and have a deep understanding of the situation. They are also outcome and solution-oriented.

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  • River Law's balance of knowing the commercial requirements and the ability to structure the transaction keeping in mind the commercial requirements is quite unique.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Archana Rajaram
    Archana Rajaram

    Archana Rajaram

    Archana Rajaram is the managing partner of River Law and is based in Mumbai. She acts for venture capital funds and corporates on a range of early- and late-stage fundraising rounds, exits and follow-on investments.

    • Archana is a phenomenal counsel.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

    • She had zero ego and high empathy for us. At the same time, she was very assertive with the other side to get the terms we needed.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Archana is one of the finest lawyers in the country.

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