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Taylor Wessing

Private Equity: Venture Capital

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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.

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Private Equity: Venture Capital - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing is sought after for its 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. The firm also utilises its extensive international network to advise on cross-border mandates.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Taylor Wessing ist aufgrund ihrer Expertise in der deutschen Venture-Capital-Szene sehr gefragt. Das Team berät regelmäßig namhafte Investoren und Startups bei großen Finanzierungsrunden, Seed-Finanzierungen und Kapitalerhöhungen in Bereichen wie Insurtech, Mobility und Fintech. Auch Private-Equity-Fonds schätzen die Erfahrung der Kanzlei bei Transaktionen mit kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen sowie die Beratung von Portfoliogesellschaften. Darüber hinaus nutzt Taylor Wessing ihr umfangreiches internationales Netzwerk, um bei grenzüberschreitenden Mandaten zu beraten.

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Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing advised General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Accel in the EUR600 million Series D financing round of Helsing.

  • Taylor Wessing beriet General Catalyst, Lightspeed und Accel bei der 600 Mio. EUR schweren Serie-D-Finanzierungsrunde von Helsing.

Strengths

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  • Taylor Wessing stands out for its fast, precise and clear communication.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital respondentGermany

  • Due to its strong personal skills and ability to read the room, the Taylor Wessing team can unlock complex situations.

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  • Taylor Wessing stands out for its broad knowledge and expert base. Its team has deep knowledge and is always available.

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  • Taylor Wessing demonstrates strong commercial awareness.

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  • Taylor Wessing demonstrates a deep understanding not only of legal intricacies but also of deals' regulatory and commercial contexts.

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  • Taylor Wessing beweist ein ausgeprägtes wirtschaftliches Verständnis.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jens Wolf
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    Jens Wolf

    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.

    Jens Wolf wird für seine Expertise im Bereich Venture-Capital-Transaktionen geschätzt. Er unterstützt vorwiegend Startups aus den Bereichen Logistik und Technologie bei Finanzierungsrunden, Wandelanleihen und Kapitalerhöhungen.

    • Jens Wolf has a strong reputation in the field - he's one of the most skilled experts.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital respondentGermany

    • Jens Wolf can cover the entire life cycle of a company, from venture phase over growth up to buyout.

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    • Jens Wolf genießt in seinem Fachgebiet einen hervorragenden Ruf – er ist einer der kompetentesten Experten.

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    • Jens Wolf kann den gesamten Lebenszyklus eines Unternehmens abdecken, von der Gründungsphase über das Wachstum bis hin zum Verkauf.

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