Venture Capital

By its nature, venture capital is dynamic, carrying potential for both significant risk and high reward. Having the experienced, capable legal counsel that makes the difference for venture funds, strategic investors, start-ups and emerging growth companies alike, Smith Anderson has a long track record of venture capital success in our region and beyond. Best Law Firms® has ranked our Venture Capital practice as among the best in the country.  

With considerable experience on both sides of the venture capital aisle, we have a sophisticated understanding of the goals, concerns, ambitions and perspectives of all parties involved in venture capital deals. We offer not just skilled legal analysis, but also practical business advice on venture capital fund formation and strategic, financial and corporate investor representation and financing arrangements.

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We also have decades of experience in representing emerging growth and start-up companies and assist our clients in all aspects of their expansion and development. Our firm has special expertise in venture capital financing transactions. With particular expertise in information technology, clean technology, drug discovery, biotech, medical devices, health care and other life sciences, we have represented both investors and companies alike in a wide range of venture-capital transactions. When your business’s evolution requires it, we also offer seasoned counsel on mezzanine financing, other private equity, and mergers and acquisitions.

Our highly capable team members include lawyers with corporate, securities and fund experience at major national and international law firms. As a full-service business law firm, we offer assistance in such related areas as Securities, Tax, Mezzanine Finance, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Employment, Labor and Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Government Relations, Corporate Relocations and Expansions, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate and Securities Litigation.

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Services

• Corporate formation and initial organizational documents
• Employment and non-competition agreements
• Stock option planning and administration
• Strategic alliances and joint ventures
• Mergers and acquisitions 
• Intellectual property planning, protection and licensing
• Venture capital and angel financings
• Tax strategies and counseling