Private Equity: Venture Capital | Germany

CMS houses a highly reputed venture capital group with further strength in the German private equity world. Startups, growth capital investors and funds alike seek the firm's assistance with large financing rounds, investments and leveraging of debt capital. Similarly, CMS assists prominent private equity funds with mainly mid-market acquisitions and divestments across the technology and life sciences sectors, especially those with cross-border elements. Further expertise lies in the banking, e-commerce and mobility sectors, which renders CMS a strong choice for comprehensive advice.

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.

German law firm Lutz Abel primarily advises domestic startups and investors on financing rounds as well as exits. The team is experienced in handling transactions that involve global investors.

Noerr enjoys a strong standing in the venture capital world, often assisting startups and corporates with financing rounds and venture set-ups. In line with the team's increased presence in the private equity world, prominent mid-cap investors also regularly seek its assistance with domestic deals. Utilising the connection to its New York office location, the practice handles large transactions for US clients and their portfolio companies active in the German market. Finance, insurance, energy and technology form key sector strengths for Noerr.

The German law firm POELLATH houses a renowned venture capital practice with excellent strength in investments, sales and large financing rounds. The team acts for prominent growth funds and international banks, as well as domestic family offices, and startups from the technology and finance sectors. The firm also enjoys a strong standing in the private equity world, often assisting international investors with small to medium-cap transactions. Strategic partnership agreements are also handled by the team. While often active for funds, POELLATH enjoys a particularly strong standing among management boards and is known for handling the participation programmes in larger private equity deals. Its expertise in ancillary areas of transactions, such as tax, further strengthens the firm's overall offering.

German firm Raue holds a prominent position in the venture capital world. Startups from the mobility, aviation and fintech sectors especially seek the firm's expertise when being acquired and for large financing rounds. Prominent and often international investors and shareholders also belong to the firm's client roster. Other sectors covered by the law firm include media, technology and logistics.

Hogan Lovells houses a respected venture capital team with experience ranging from seed financing to later-stage rounds, often acting for well-known investors as well as startups. The firm is appreciated for its strength in the private equity world, assisting asset managers and private equity houses with investments and buyouts. The practice has demonstrated expertise across commercial and regulated sectors and is particularly active in the German mid-market segment. Due to its global network, it is also a popular choice for international transactions.

Operating out of its office in Berlin, Voy boasts an impressive venture capital practice. It advises tech startups on early-stage venture capital matters.