Working in the heart of Silicon Valley, I’ve been able to collaborate with some of the most successful investment firms in the world.
+1 650 843 5648 jclendenin@cooley.com
John's practice focuses on the representation of domestic and international investment funds, including venture capital, private equity, fund-of-funds, secondary funds and special opportunity funds in connection with their formation, operation and investment activities. He has represented sponsor organizations in the formation of over 50 fund programs, ranging from some of the most well-known multi-billion dollar investment firms to much smaller firms forming seed and early-stage venture capital, angel and similar microcap funds. In addition to his fund formation practice, John also represents a number of emerging growth companies in financing transactions and general corporate matters.
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Venture Capital
Fund Formation
Emerging Companies
Technology
No one knows VC like Cooley. What is really impressive to us is that, in addition to their level of expertise, their responsiveness is off the charts throughout the ranks.
University of California, Davis School of LawJD, 2005
University of California, DavisMBA, Beta Gamma Sigma, 2005
University of WashingtonBA, magna cum laude, 2001
California
Industry Ventures Closes Oversubscribed Secondary Fund at $850 Million April 8, 2021
Venrock Raises $450 Million for Ninth Fund March 8, 2021
Legal 500 US 2020 Highlights Cooley June 24, 2020
Chambers USA: Investment Funds: Venture Capital: Fund Formation (2020)
Legal 500: Investment Funds: Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) (2020)
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