Counsel for Sponsors, Funds, Founders, and Emerging Companies
Counsel at Pruvent have represented VC firms, VC-backed emerging companies, private equity, financial sponsors, funds (including search funds), family offices and other investor groups in several jurisdictions.
Clients need a full-service legal solution that will not detract from ROI. Whether a venture or growth capital transaction, private equity and venture capital clients need lawyers that are skilled in:
- Compliance
- Corporate Governance
- Diligence
- Finance
- Different Structures for Raising Capital
- Investor Relations
- Management Equity and Related Agreements
- Negotiation
- Documentation
- Transaction Structuring/Exit Strategies
Post-acquisition, good private equity counsel should “know the company” and “know” each of the portfolio companies to be most efficient and add maximum value. A private equity client should choose counsel with experience in business and financial restructurings, add-on acquisitions and recaps, and who is able to go beyond just formation/purchase and sale, to ongoing fund and portfolio company support for operations.
Pruvent does not hire associates or new lawyers. Some law firms rely on leveraging newer lawyers that are less efficient (i.e. in some cases – “reinventing the wheel”) to build/increase profitability. Using only more experienced counsel can help to ensure a better/more efficient product.
How Pruvent Supports Private Equity and Venture Capital Clients
Pruvent PLLC advises private equity sponsors, venture investors, funds, founders, and emerging companies on platform investments, add-on acquisitions, growth and venture financings, and ongoing portfolio support. The firm represents companies seeking funding in their dealings with investment bankers and investors, negotiates term sheets and definitive financing documents, and provides continuing counsel to portfolio companies between transactions. Senior attorneys handle every engagement, which keeps communication direct and decision-making efficient.
Which side of the table does Pruvent represent?
Both. Pruvent represents sponsors and investors making platform and add-on investments as well as founders and companies raising capital, and structures each engagement to avoid conflicts.
What financing stages does Pruvent handle?
Pruvent handles financings from early venture rounds and growth equity through buyouts, along with the related capital raise work, banker engagement letters, and investor negotiations.
Does Pruvent support portfolio companies after the investment closes?
Yes. Pruvent serves as ongoing outside general counsel to portfolio companies, handling commercial contracts, employment matters, and follow-on transactions between financing events.