Venture Capital
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+1 650 858 6000About
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
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.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale advised Orbital Therapeutics on its $251.5 million Series A.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"WilmerHale has a strong team."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and deep in the venture financing and fund formation space. They are well equipped to handle the complex and sophisticated matters."
"The group has a breadth and depth of expertise."
"WilmerHale has a strong team."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and deep in the venture financing and fund formation space. They are well equipped to handle the complex and sophisticated matters."
"The group has a breadth and depth of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Daniel is outstanding and does a terrific job."
Edwin Thom Rumberger's corporate practice involves acting on behalf of investors and startup organizations in venture financing and later-stage M&A.
Eric Hanson is held in high regard for his ability to provide counsel on early-stage financing and investments into startup organizations.
"Eric is able to handle complex issues."
"He is knowledgeable, responsive and provides excellent advice and counsel."
Ranked Lawyers at
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