From the back-of-the-envelope to the opening bell, we provide strategic advice for each stage of growth. In order for a promising idea to grow into a successful company, entrepreneurs need insightful, business-minded counsel that can keep up with the pace of innovation. Collaborating side-by-side, we know our clients’ businesses. Our lawyers provide tailored, cutting-edge solutions to emerging growth challenges, working with our clients as their needs change over time across Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Compensation, Governance & ERISA and other complex areas.

Trusted Advisor to Emerging Growth Businesses 

Our commitment to the entrepreneurial community helps clients access strategic connections. Shearman & Sterling’s global platform provides the geographic reach required for the 21st century economy while leveraging relationships with investors – angel, venture and corporate – to connect clients with capital.

Company Counsel

• Next Insurance | in its $250 million Series C financing
• Theatro Labs | in its $20 million Series C financing
• Eventus Systems | in its $10.5 million Series A financing, led by Jump Capital and LiveOak Venture Partners
• Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and BAKKT Holdings | in its formation and equity financings of $182.5 million and $300 million
• Decisio Health, Inc. | in its $13 million Series B financing led by GE Healthcare
• SimpliRoute | in its $3 million Series A financing led by TheVentureCity Fund
• Copia Global, Inc. | in its $3.5 million Series A and $15 million Series B financings
• LotLinx X | in its $6 million Series C financing
• Aessense Holding Ltd. | in its $22.1 million Series A financing
• Renewable Energy Trust Capital, Inc. | in its $125 million Series C and $50 million Series C-1 financings

Investor Counsel

• BuildGroup LLC | in its $80 million Series A PIPE investment in Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT)
• salesforce.com | in its investments in InsideSales, Apttus, and MuleSoft
• Qatar Investment Authority | in its investments in SoFi and Compass
• Impact Ventures III; City Light Capital | in its investments in Digital Signal Corporation, Apprennet Inc., and Omnidian Inc.
• Warner Music Group | in its Series Seed $4 million investment in Pexeso Inc.
• Renewable Energy Trust Capital, Inc. | in its $125 million Series C and $50 million Series C-1 financings
• Passport Capital and BlackRock | in its $100 million Series D investment in Hortonworks, Inc.