Venture Capital

In 1959, Cooley formed the first institutional venture capital limited partnership in the western United States: Draper, Gaither and Anderson. Built upon five decades of experience, our venture capital practice has the client volume, market presence, expertise and breadth of experience that make Cooley one of the foremost authorities on venture capital fund formation nationally.

Our Venture Capital group was specifically organized to provide sophisticated counsel to venture capital and other private equity funds in connection with their fundraising, governance and investment activities.

As a natural extension of these relationships, Cooley is established as a leader in representing both emerging growth companies and venture capital funds in venture capital financings.

Areas of Practice

• Venture Capital Financings
• Venture Capital Fund Formation
• Venture Debt
• Venture Capital Litigation & Dispute Counseling

Key Facts

• Primary fund counsel to over 250 investment fund organizations
• Recent year activity: close 60 new funds on average annually
• Close more than 400 venture capital financings annually
• Assist venture lenders in closing approximately 150 financings annually
• Ranked #1 nationally by Chambers USA 2010

Related Industries

• Education