Venture Capital & Financing

Financing Depth

Gesmer Updegrove has acted as legal counsel to hundreds of entrepreneurial companies in their financings, including venture capital, angel, “friends and family,” recapitalizations, and private placements managed by leading underwriters.

Experience on Both Sides of the Table

We also represent venture capital firms and angels in structuring and negotiating their portfolio investments.

250+ VCs Invested in Firm Clients

Over 250 venture capital funds from all parts of the country have invested in our entrepreneurial clients. Our entrepreneurial clients have raised an aggregate of over $6 billion in financing in recent years.

Investor Introductions

We maintain close relationships with venture capitalists and angels who actively invest in entrepreneurial companies. In many of our clients’ financings, we provided the introductions that led to funding arrangements.

Value-Added Services

Our attorneys help clients assess appropriate sources of funding, critique executive summaries and business plans, and evaluate term sheets.

Thought Leadership

Our attorneys are thought leaders in the financing area, with hundreds of articles, seminars and speeches demonstrating our expertise.