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Venture Capital: Fund Formation | USA

USA - Nationwide

This section covers fund formation and launches, spinouts, strategic acquisitions, distressed debt investments and restructurings.

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  1. Robin A Painter
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    Robin A Painter
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Robin Painter is equally capable of representing sponsors and institutional investors in high profile fund formation.
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Band 1

  1. Stephen Mears
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    Stephen Mears
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Stephen Mears frequently acts for prominent asset management firms in the establishment of venture capital funds.
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    Steven R Franklin
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Steven Franklin is highly respected for his deep expertise in launching substantial funds investing in the US and internationally. He has notable experience of providing counsel on the formation of funds investing in the technology space.
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Band 2

  1. Adam Tope
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    Adam Tope
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Adam Tope's diverse practice involves establishing a range of funds, including those focused on the energy sector.
  2. Ian O'Donnell
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    Ian O'Donnell
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Ian O'Donnell is prized for his deep knowledge of the launch and operation of early-stage investment funds, including those focusing on the life sciences and technology sectors.
  3. 2
    John Clendenin
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    John Clendenin regularly assists asset management firms establishing funds focused on the health care and technology market.
  4. 2
    John Dado
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    John Dado is the head of the fund formation practice group. He is admired for his profound understanding of the formation and operation of funds.
  5. 2
    Jordan Silber
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jordan Silber is recognized for his prominent practice launching funds investing in the US and China.
  6. Nicole Peppe
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    Nicole Peppe
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Nicole Peppe is proficient in the formation of US and international venture capital funds. Her client base includes both specialist venture capital sponsors and the early-stage arms of diverse private equity houses.
  7. 2
    Sean Caplice
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Sean Caplice has an impressive client baseof leading investment management companies. He provides counsel on establishing funds focused on both growth and late-stage companies.
  8. 2
    Shane Goudey
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shane Goudey receives widespread praise for his knowledge of raising significant venture capital funds.
  9. Thomas A Beaudoin
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    Thomas A Beaudoin
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Thomas Beaudoin is adept at forming venture capital funds. He is renowned for his international expertise, especially in advising Israeli fund sponsors.
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Band 3

  1. Bradley Van Buren
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    Bradley Van Buren
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Bradley Van Buren of Holland & Knight boasts a distinguished practice in the venture capital space. He is routinely called upon to assist with the formation of funds focused on the cybersecurity and technology sectors.
  2. 3
    Bryan Ricapito
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bryan Ricapito is noted for his ability to provide counsel to a range of clients on the formation of venture capital funds focused on the technology, healthcare and life sciences space. He has experience of advising on fund of funds, fund maintenance and restructuring.
  3. David W Tegeler
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    David W Tegeler
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    David Tegeler is the global co-head of the private funds group. His wide expertise in the private equity funds world encompasses secondary transactions and credit fund launches.
  4. Eric Doherty
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    Eric Doherty
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Eric Doherty regularly assists venture capital clients on fund formation and closing matters.
  5. Howard J. Beber
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    Howard J. Beber
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Howard Beber is highly adept in advising on the launch of buyout, co-investment and sector-focused funds.
  6. 3
    Jay K Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Jay Hachigian's broad-based early-stage capital business covers formation work for sponsors in addition to financing for both funds and growth companies. He has further experience of providing counsel throughout a company's life cycle, from inception through to offerings and M&A.
  7. 3
    Joe Binder
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Joe Binder has a burgeoning practice in the space. He is noted for his ability to provide counsel on the formation of funds focusing on the real estate, technology and hospitality sectors.
  8. Kimberley Kaplan-Gross
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    Kimberley Kaplan-Gross
    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Kimberley Kaplan-Gross has vast experience of advising on formations for a range of private equity and venture capital funds. She is held in high regard for her international expertise.
  9. 3
    Malcolm B Nicholls III
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Malcolm Nicholls is well versed in fund formations and secondary transactions. He has significant experience in advising sponsors forming technology-focused funds.
  10. Marie DeFalco
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    Marie DeFalco
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    Lowenstein Sandler LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Marie DeFalco of Lowenstein Sandler is an accomplished investment funds practitioner who specializes in raising venture capital funds, including funds of funds.
  11. Robert Fore
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    Robert Fore
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Robert Fore is routinely called upon to advise sponsors on significant fund formations and operational issues. He advises on funds investing across a range of sectors, including travel and technology.
  12. Yoni Tuchman
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    Yoni Tuchman
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Venture Capital: Fund Formation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Los Angeles-based Yoni Tuchman is well regarded for his practice advising on the formation of venture capital funds. He has broad experience with funds focusing on technology and e-commerce as well as those focusing on ESG.