Emerging Companies

In Depth

Cooley is the go-to advisor for innovators and disruptors, helping to turn great ideas into great companies. As one of the most active global firms for early- and late-stage financings, initial public offerings (IPOs) and M&A, we combine our multidisciplinary platform with efficient, tech-enabled resources to provide clients with premium counsel through each stage as they scale. Cooley is deeply connected in the venture ecosystem, working with startups, boards, leadership teams and investors to support 7,000+ high-growth private companies reshaping the global economy. Our distinctive approach to client relationships, proactive problem-solving and team collaboration ensures clients have a legal partner to take their business to the next level.

Our team-oriented service approach gives our clients the flexibility to call on lawyers who are familiar with their products, technology and business models and who understand the tactical decisions made by executive management. In fact, we frequently complement a client’s management team by serving as virtual general counsel, acting as a senior member of the team and participating in board-level discussions.

Hallmarks of Cooley’s commitment to innovation include:

• Cooley GO, a platform offering easy-to-navigate resources and document generators to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses
• IPO GO, an interactive resource designed specifically for executives, legal teams and finance professionals preparing to go public via an IPO
• Cooley Protect, a resource providing companies the information they need to make informed decisions about patent protection and strategy

We advise companies through every stage of their journey:

• Start – The basics, including formation, founders, options and more
• Create and protect – How to protect your business ideas and intellectual property
• Build your team – How to build and incentivize your team
• Raise funds – Advice on landing investments
• Board and directors – Guidance on using your board’s and advisers’ experience to help your company and on managing corporate governance
• Exit – Considerations for an IPO or sale