About

Provided by WilmerHale

Emerging Company and Venture Capital

WilmerHale’s nationally recognized Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practice has helped thousands of entrepreneurs successfully launch their businesses; raise billions in angel, venture and strategic financing; and lead their companies to sale, IPO and market leadership. We have a longstanding tradition of representing innovators, entrepreneurs and investors across a wide range of industries. We offer solution-focused, strategic advice and an indispensable business perspective that is critical to our clients’ success. Our team-oriented approach to service gives clients the flexibility to call on a number of experienced lawyers at any time, including our more than 100 dedicated corporate lawyers located in the most active startup markets across the United States. In 2020, we served as counsel in more than 200 venture financings raising in excess of $10 billion, including some of the largest and most prominent deals of the year. Since 2010, we have handled approximately 2,700 venture financings with total proceeds in excess of $48 billion. 

Learn more at: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/emerging-company-and-venture-capital

Chambers Review

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Venture Capital - California

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale is a distinguished firm in the venture capital space with extensive experience of representing both emerging organizations and venture capital firms in financings. The group advises startups throughout their life cycle, from inception through to IPO and sale. Its specific strength lies in advising clients from the life sciences and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • WilmerHale represented Air Space Intelligence in its $34 million Series B financing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel R. Zimmermann
4
Daniel R. Zimmermann
4
Band 4
Daniel Zimmermann's venture capital practice involves advising startups and venture capital firms on early-stage financing. He is regularly sought out by emerging companies in the technology sector.

He is the quarterback. He takes the time to understand our business and where we want to go. He understands the challenges and pitfalls and helps us to avoid them.

Edwin Thom Rumberger Jr
4
Edwin Thom Rumberger Jr
4
Band 4
Edwin Thom Rumberger's corporate practice involves acting on behalf of investors and startup organizations in venture financing and later-stage M&A.

He has a lot of industry experience.

Eric Hanson
U
Eric Hanson
U
Up and Coming
Eric Hanson is held in high regard for his ability to provide counsel on early-stage financing and investments into startup organizations.

Eric is a technically proficient lawyer and is very good at keeping on top of issues and keeping transactions moving.

We are very happy working with Eric.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Daniel R. Zimmermann
4
Daniel R. Zimmermann
4
Band 4
Edwin Thom Rumberger Jr
4
Edwin Thom Rumberger Jr
4
Band 4
Eric Hanson
U
Eric Hanson
U
Up and Coming