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Venture capital lawyers
We are dedicated and experienced venture capital solicitors, and use our deep understanding of the market to help investors and emerging companies navigate every stage of fundraising.
The Withers tech venture capital law practice spans our offices across Europe (London, Milan), the US (Boston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles) and APAC (Singapore, Hong Kong), offering a uniquely global solution to our clients.- Growth and later-stage funding rounds (Series B+)
- Early-stage funding rounds (Seed / Series A)
- Venture debt
- M&A
- Bridge financings (including convertible notes, Safes and advance subscriptions)
- Technology transfers & university spinouts
As well as being a leading tech venture capital law firm, we are unique as we have a dedicated venture debt team, supporting high-growth venture-backed companies to navigate this alternative and less dilutive means of financing. Companies will commonly (although not always) take on venture debt closely after an equity fundraising (generally Series A/B and beyond), as this can give them a stronger negotiating position and access to more competitive terms. For more information, please get in touch with our venture debt law expert, Kym Jesse.
Partnership
Promoting sustainable investment in partnership with Greenbackers Investment Capital
We have partnered with Greenbackers, a US and UK based specialist venture capital firm focused on climate & cleantech capital, to promote investment in low carbon innovators and tech-driven solutions to the climate crisis.
Through Greenbackers' network connecting investors and sustainable tech businesses seeking funding, we aim to drive equity capital towards investable climate and clean technology businesses. Our Withers tech team will also provide advice and practical updates on the latest market trends and practices.
Greenbackers and WithersworldwideTech blog
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Recognition
W: talks tech podcast series
We take a look at the latest trends and the biggest issues impacting venture capital investors, founders, entrepreneurs, family offices and companies in the technology and innovation space. Hear from the innovators and disruptors who are driving change.
Our team
James Shaw
Partner | London
Susanna Stanfield
Partner | Cambridge
Phil Robinson
Partner | London
Sarah Melaney
Partner | London
Joel Shen
Partner | Singapore
Andrew Gay
Partner | Boston
M. Ridgway Barker
Partner | Greenwich
Kym Jesse
Special counsel | London
Tina Baker
Consultant | New York
Neil Jones
Senior Associate | London
Mary Harley
Senior Associate | Cambridge
Charlotte Berendt
Associate | London
Clients include
Venture capital deals survey
Introducing the first survey of venture capital deal terms for European Startups.
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