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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke provides a wide array of comprehensive and practical solutions for the entire Emerging Companies + Venture Capital ecosystem, including startup companies, emerging and growth companies, and investors.

We guide and advise our company clients through every stage of their life cycle, from formation through financing and growth, and their eventual merger, acquisition, or IPO exit.

Our investor client base includes representing family offices, strategic and corporate investors, venture capital firms and other investors in all stages and types of investment transactions, including friends and family; angel and seed-stage rounds; early-stage rounds; later-stage growth capital investments; and public offerings.

Our clients rely on us not only for our deep knowledge and experience in the market, but also our approach to partnering with our clients and serving as a trusted business advisor offering counsel and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our nationwide practice and experience spans industries such as consumer products, food & beverage, energy & capital projects, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, software & technology, and many others.

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP contains a well-regarded startup team. The group regularly advises emerging companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm assists on angel and seed funding rounds. Its practitioners also boast notable strength in handling Series A, B and C financings.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented healthcare investors MVM Partners LLC in its purchase of Series C Preferred Stock of CurvaFix valued at $39 million.

Strengths

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  • The Troutman Pepper Locke team stands out for its exceptional depth of subject matter expertise.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Christopher S Miller
    Band 5Christopher S Miller

    Christopher S Miller

    Christopher Miller advises emerging companies and venture capital clients across the life sciences, healthcare and technology industries.

    • Chris does a good job at balancing the theoretical with commercial.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Band 5Thomas P Dwyer
    Band 5Thomas P Dwyer

    Thomas P Dwyer

    Thomas Dwyer is a highly regarded startups lawyer who advises emerging companies and venture funds on early-stage financings. He serves as co-head of the department.

    • Tom is a fantastic lawyer.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

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