Private Equity: Venture Capital
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Provided by Taylor Wessing
Our venture capital team is recognised as one of the strongest in Europe, providing comprehensive advice to clients at all stages of their lifecycle, from 'cradle to liquidity'. Our international presence spans key technology hubs including Silicon Valley, London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam. This global reach allows us to see all sides of the investment dialogue, enabling us to understand and prioritise commercial drivers, thereby increasing efficiency in managing transactions.
We represent a wide range of high-profile investors, from prominent early stage funds and leading international venture capital firms to corporate investors and sovereign wealth funds. We also work with many of the world's most successful early and growth stage companies. Our team has been involved in numerous high-profile investments over the past decade and many of our clients have been with us since their inception, valuing our strategic, tactical and technical advice.
Our deep industry knowledge and extensive experience make us a trusted partner for venture capital investments, helping our clients achieve their business goals and drive innovation.
Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing is sought after for its excellent strength in the German venture capital world. The team regularly advises prominent investors and startups on large financing rounds, seed financings and capital increases in areas including insurtech, mobility and fintech. The firm is also appreciated by private equity funds for its experience in small to mid-cap transactions and advice to portfolio companies. Cross-border mandates are also regularly advised on, aided by Taylor Wessing's broad network.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised OMERS Ventures on its participation in wefox's EUR400 million Series D financing round, led by Mubadala.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They know what we want in general. They are responsive, friendly, detail-oriented and can see the broader picture."
"In our experience, they are always super professional, diligent, forward-thinking and predicting what will happen next. They are very great; it was a great experience."
"They know what we want in general. They are responsive, friendly, detail-oriented and can see the broader picture."
"In our experience, they are always super professional, diligent, forward-thinking and predicting what will happen next. They are very great; it was a great experience."
Notable Practitioners
Jens Wolf is appreciated for his expertise in venture capital transactions, primarily assisting startups in the logistics and technology sectors with financing rounds, convertible loans and capital increases.
Norman Röchert has experience advising well-known German startup companies as well as international investors on large financing rounds as well as on takeovers.