River Law, Private Equity | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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Venture Capital - India

2

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

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.

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Asia-Pacific

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

Venture Capital respondent
Asia-Pacific

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.

Venture Capital respondent
Asia-Pacific

River Law consistently present creative and timely solutions.

Venture Capital respondent
Asia-Pacific

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

Venture Capital respondent
Asia-Pacific

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

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Band 1

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.

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.

Archana is one of the finest lawyers in the country.

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Archana Rajaram

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