Venture Capital and Startups

Searching for fundraising and investment alternatives within Brazil’s current economic scenario is key to many business models.

With a large number of transactions performed by a specialized team, we advise national and international clients on venture capital financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions involving emerging technology companies.

We have deep and extensive knowledge of the legal problems faced by startups, offering creative solutions for transactions of all degrees of complexity. We provide general advice to emerging technology companies in coordination with the firm’s other practices. We offer advice throughout the company’s life cycle, from the first rounds of financing through to exit scenarios, generally through a sale (M&A) or public offering.

 Our experience covers:

• Representing companies, venture capital funds and other investors in financing rounds of emerging technology companies (angel, seed, early stage and growth), as well as in mergers and acquisitions and public offerings.
• Legal assistance in due diligence exercises, the preparation of purchase and sale agreements, share subscription agreements and shareholders’ agreements.
• Support in the setting up of companies and corporate reorganizations, including preparation of corporate documents and registration of foreign investment.
• General legal advice to emerging technology companies, including corporate, tax, labor, regulatory, intellectual property and commercial agreements.