USA California Venture Capital

Cooley has a market-leading practice that caters to emerging companies, investors and venture capital funds in significant financing and corporate transactions. Offers first-class advice on fund formation and fund structuring. Particularly impressive experience representing companies and funds active in the life sciences and technology sectors.

Fenwick has an esteemed venture capital practice that houses an impressive bench of experienced practitioners. Acts for emerging companies in corporate and financing transactions, and also offers significant expertise in late-stage funding. Particularly noted for its activity in the technology sector, with specific knowledge of gaming, cryptocurrency, digital health and fintech.

Gunderson Dettmer Stough is a formidable corporate boutique that maintains a strong position in the market, representing startups and emerging growth companies as well as providing fund formation advice. Particularly adept at venture capital financing and also frequently advises on private and public offerings, M&A and corporate governance. Offers particular expertise counseling companies in the life sciences, technology and telecommunications sectors.

DLA Piper draws on its statewide, national and international capabilities to represent venture capital funds in major financing transactions. Also capable of advising venture-backed companies on financings throughout their lifecycle. Widely recognized for its expertise in the technology, life sciences and consumer sectors.

Goodwin has noteworthy expertise in providing counsel to startup companies, especially those operating in the technology space in California. Acts for companies throughout their life-cycles, with deals ranging from seed stage to Series G and IPO. Excels at advising venture capital funds on formation and operational issues. Particularly noted for its industry expertise in telecommunications, financial services and life sciences.

Latham & Watkins has an experienced group that offers advice to emerging companies, venture capitalists and investment banks on a wide array of financing transactions. Also offers advice to private companies on IPOs and M&A. Receives particular recognition for its life sciences expertise, particularly in pharmaceuticals. Additionally fields significant strength in technology, with considerable experience in gaming, fintech and software.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has an esteemed venture capital practice with pronounced expertise handling issues for emerging companies in the technology space. Represents a diverse range of clients within the industry, including food, cloud computing and fintech companies. Advises startups and investors on an array of financing and corporate transactions.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati boasts an accomplished practice that offers substantial expertise in representing entrepreneurs and venture-backed companies in major financing and corporate transactions. Additionally advises venture capital firms on investment and governance matters. Frequently counsels clients in the technology, healthcare and media sectors.

Morrison Foerster offers advice to emerging companies and major investors in both early and late-stage financings, as well as the full gamut of corporate and IP issues. Significant strengths in life sciences, fintech and agriculture technology. Has a particularly prominent practice in secondary market transactions.

Perkins Coie has notable capabilities with respect to the representation of emerging companies, venture capital funds and other investors. Offers advice on venture capital financing, corporate governance and M&A. Features expertise covering a broad swath of industries, including technology, marketing, retail and entertainment.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw possesses recognized investor and company-side capabilities. Impressive client roster includes emerging companies in technology market, with expertise in gaming, software and e-commerce. Able to advise companies throughout their life-cycles, from early-stage venture capital to M&A and corporate governance.

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