Craig Jacoby
About Craig
Craig represents high-growth companies and their investors. He has helped to form, finance and advise hundreds of emerging businesses in areas such as internet and digital media, consumer products, clean technologies, software, medical devices, and business services. He has led numerous startup financings, with an aggregate value in the billions of dollars, and has led teams advising companies on mergers and acquisitions.
I'm a guide and advisor to startups and their investors on legal and business challenges across many industries.
Admissions and credentials
- California
Rankings and accolades
The Legal 500 US: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (2024 – 2025)
Chambers USA: Venture Capital – California (2021 – 2025)
Chambers USA: Startups & Emerging Companies – Nationwide (2016 – 2025)
Cooley GO Wins the "People's Voice" Webby
Best Lawyers: M&A/Corporate and Commercial – Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (2016 – 2019)
The Recorder Innovators recognizes Craig Jacoby, Matt Bartus and Peter Werner
Daily Journal: "Top Emerging Companies Lawyers" (2014)
Memberships and affiliations
- California Bar Association
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His expertise in matters pertinent to startups and growth companies were essential to our rapid growth. The ability to provide timely, insightful advice at any moment along with their deep expertise in M&A were crucial to our success.
Anonymous client review on Chambers USA – Startups & Emerging Companies
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