Venture Capital

We regularly advise financial investors, strategic investors, family offices and start-ups on all legal and tax issues relating to venture capital investments, from formation to financing rounds and exit transactions, offering customised solutions that meet the dynamic requirements of the market.

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Your partner for successful investments in innovative technologies

In the field of venture capital, we offer you comprehensive advice in all transaction phases. Our range of services includes the foundation, structuring and support of financing rounds, mezzanine investments, secondary transactions and exits (share deal, asset deal, IPO or strategic cooperation/conversion). With our combination of proven tech expertise, our teams' extensive track record, many years of industry experience and agile working methods, we advise you quickly, pragmatically and individually.

Customised consulting for innovative business models

Our experts, who often have an IT or software background themselves, always advise on the latest technologies. We understand the opportunities and risks of innovative business models and can therefore provide you with the best possible strategic advice on legal aspects to ensure the success of your investment or your company.

Many years of experience in venture capital consulting

We have proven ourselves in the venture capital environment over decades. Our many years of experience in the industry enable us to precisely recognise the specific requirements of VC investments and offer tailor-made solutions that promote your goals efficiently and sustainably.

One-stop shop for your VC transactions

From foundation to structured financing rounds to successful exits – we offer you comprehensive support from a single source, seamlessly linking every step of your VC transaction.

Speed and efficiency for your competitive edge

Thanks to our agile and flexible organisation, we implement transactions quickly, purposefully and with an efficient team structure – exactly what makes the decisive difference in the dynamic venture capital market.

Targeted negotiations for successful VC deals

In the field of venture capital, quick and well-founded decisions are of crucial importance. We set the right priorities in the negotiations and ensure that both the timelines and the success of the transaction are always at the centre of attention.

Our approach: Practical advice

We develop customised solutions that meet the real challenges faced by start-ups, investors and family businesses – and thus create a sustainable competitive advantage.

We advise your VC transaction full-service, from A-Z

AI Act
Foreign trade law
Captable Management
Crypto Regulation
Data Protection
Data Act
Digital Services Act
Exit Transactions
IT regulation
Employee participation, virtual shares
Management shares, options (NLP shares etc.)
Mezzanine financing (convertible loans, silent partnerships)
Financing rounds (A to E), strategic investor rounds
Bidding process
Due diligence
Deal management, process planning
IP, copyright, media law (review, risk management, optimisation)
Antitrust registration
Notarisation
Post-deal integration
Secondaries
Tax law, tax structuring

Our teams are proven specialists in the following sectors

Automotive and mobility
Banking & Finance
Cloud Computing
Crypto business models
Defence
Earth observation
Digital real estate
Insurance law
Intellectual Property
IT & Digital Business
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Life sciences & digital health
Media & Entertainment
Private clients
Public law and regulation
Real Estate
Trade, distribution and logistics

Our references

Probis GmbH
Advising the Munich-based software developer Probis Software GmbH on two financing rounds, most recently on a Series A investment by JLL Spark Global Ventures, a group company of Jones Lang Lasalle.
Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH, MIG Capital and Hannover Digital Investments GmbH
Advising the investor group in connection with the EUR 15 million Series B financing round of talpasolutions GmbH
Shareholders of LISTAN GmbH
Legal advice and support to the shareholders of the client, which is active in the development and distribution of IT hardware, in connection with the sale of the shares in LISTAN GmbH to a private equity investor (share deal with reverse participation).
Rivus Ventures GmbH
Regular advice on venture capital investments in the prop tech sector
NanoWired GmbH
Advising in connection with a Series A financing round.
Avania
Advising on the acquisition of the MAXIS Group.