Startups & Emerging Companies - Singapore
What the team is known for
Simmons & Simmons's Singapore-based lawyers are well versed in venture capital and startup mandates in the region, advising venture capital and investment funds on seed and early-stage investments in startups. It has additional capabilities in acting for emerging companies on growth investment rounds. The team is active on mandates across technology-related sectors, such as fintech and healthtech platforms. Sequoia Capital, Quest Ventures and Samsung Ventures are among the team's clientele.
Strengths
"They are highly skilled, thorough and efficient with their time."
"They have good leadership and a highly dependable team which is well organised. The team are extremely responsive and able to engage at high intensity to iterate quickly when required."
Work highlights
Simmons & Simmons acted for Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures on their respective follow-on Series B investments into Astro Technologies.
Notable practitioners
Dax Lim is recognised for his work advising venture capital and growth equity funds on their investments. He also offers advice to growth companies from a range of sectors, including TMT and life sciences, on their financings. "He's a very well-polished and seasoned lawyer who provides sound, practical advice."
