Venture Capital & Venture Debt
Influence on the Venture Capital Market
Our services span from initial seed investments and bridge financings to Series A rounds and large-scale growth equity investments and exits. We take pride in serving some of Europe’s most promising emerging technology companies and the investment funds that support them. Notably, we have supported Polish unicorns that have made it to the Forbes list of top 100 companies in Poland. Additionally, partner Adam Piwakowski, is recognized as one of the top 20 most influential personalities in Poland’s tech and startup market according to MyCompany Polska Magazine.
In-Depth Knowledge of Specific Sectors
Our team’s proficiency is amplified by dedicated sector expertise in healthcare, life sciences, technology, and financial services. We collaborate with colleagues across our European network, including experts in incentives, regulatory compliance, commercial matters, intellectual property, privacy, tax, and employment. Our cross-practice teams assist clients in navigating complex regulatory and commercial issues, facilitating transactions, talent acquisition and retention, and protecting and monetizing their intellectual property and data assets.
Complex Support for VC Players
We assist leading investment funds, including EIS and VCT funds, with their deal flow and capital deployment. Our expertise covers all forms of venture financing, from SAFEs and Advanced Subscriptions to convertible loan notes and priced equity rounds. We also provide secondary liquidity solutions for founders and early investors.
Venture Debt Pioneers
Our venture debt practice caters to some of the most renowned providers in the market while supporting our high-growth company clients with their venture debt facilities, security, and subordination arrangements. Members of our team advised on venture debt transactions before many in Poland had even heard about this financing method. Additionally, they were among the first to share their knowledge through Polish economic media outlets and business events.
Services
- Preparing legal, tax, and financial due diligence reports to identify risks.
- Advising on cooperation agreements between business angels and investors (including co-investment agreements).
- Providing guidance on the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents, such as term sheets and investment agreements.
- Term loans
- Revolving lines of credit
- Recapitalizations and complex workout situations
- Cash-flow transactions
- Asset-based financing transactions
- Term B loans
- Leveraged loans
- Mezzanine loans
- Convertible debt financing
- Structuring
- Risk management
- Ongoing legal and tax support
- Regulatory compliance (including SEC regulations and fund registration)
- Providing daily legal and tax support
- Assisting with financing, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
- Representing clients in complex matters related to conflicts and ownership disputes
- Conducting proceedings before administrative bodies
- Establishing governance frameworks
- Advising on incentive plans (such as ESOPs).
Venture Capital & Venture Debt Team
''Venture capital funds make up a large proportion of LSW Bieńkowski, Laskowski, Leśnodorski, Melzacki and Partners sp.k.‘s client base; the firm is particularly well regarded for its strength this space. Recently, the team has also been developing a reputation for its work in the field of establishing and operating alternative investment companies. ''
LSW Laskowski, Leśnodorski,
Melzacki and Partners sp.k.
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