Practices

Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

Mintz Levin's Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice group represents numerous venture capital firms and other private equity investors as well as a large number of venture capital-backed businesses in a wide range of industries, such as biotechnology, high technology, the Internet and nanotechnology. Our attorneys understand the venture capital process and have significant experience with the documentation involved in venture capital financings. We understand the standards by which venture capitalists assess ventures, the types and terms of securities involved, and the dynamics of multi-investor groups. Our assessments of legal risks are informed by keen, practical judgment, based on our expertise, experience and resources.

Investor Representation

We represent investors through all phases of their investment cycle, beginning with the formation of their partnerships and continuing as counsel to their funds. Our practice involves representation in all types of financing, from early- or seed-stage investments through subsequent multi-investor and mezzanine financing. Our long history working in cutting-edge business sectors allows us to bring to the attention of our clients, and provide insight on, growth industry investment opportunities.

Company Representation

Advising entrepreneurs in the formation, growth and maturation of new companies has always been a cornerstone of our practice. Over the years we have represented emerging growth companies in all types of financings, both private and public. Through our representation on the investor side, we gain continual insight into the changing criteria venture capitalists are utilizing in their analysis of opportunities. This allows us to provide industry-savvy business advice to our clients, as well as skilled legal service in closing deals.

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Publications

Recent SEC Guidance on Crowdfunding

5/16/2012



FTC Consent Order Requires Myspace Privacy Assessments for 20 Years: How Can You Keep the FTC Out of Your Space?

5/15/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: A Major Change for Traditional Private Placements

4/9/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: Crowdfunding: One Step Closer to Reality

3/27/2012



Emerging Companies & Privacy Alert: Privacy-on-the-Go: California Attorney General and Major Mobile Application Platforms Agree to Privacy Principles for Mobile Applications

3/12/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: Should You Consider Becoming a Benefit Corporation?

2/13/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: New Small Offering Exemption Receiving Support

2/2/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: Removing the Ban on General Solicitations Gaining Momentum

1/19/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: Crowdfunding: A 2012 Event?

1/9/2012



Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Alert: Tax Incentive to Invest in Small Businesses Prior to Year End

11/1/2011



Securities Alert: Using Finders to Assist in Financings Can Impose Significant Risks on Your Company

4/29/2011



Increase in Mergers and Acquisitions Signals Potential for Stronger Market

3/24/2011
Jeremy Glaser
Los Angeles Daily Journal

Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Alert: Dodd-Frank Act Affects Private Placements by Raising the Bar for Individual Accredited Investors

7/26/2010



Venture Capital Advisory: When Low Prices Happen to Good Companies

12/9/2008



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