About DLA Piper Venture Pipeline

It's a relatively simple concept - but one that's unique to DLA Piper.

Raising capital requires preparation and a well-conceived game plan. DLA Piper doesn't approach the task of fundraising merely from a legal viewpoint, but from the perspective of the funding sources. Working closely with the investment community, we regularly see what types of deals attract funding. Using this knowledge, the Venture Pipeline team actively helps management teams prepare for the fundraising process. Our objective is to work with clients before their plan is sent out - to optimize their potential for raising funds. When ready, using directed resources both within the firm and externally in the community, the group helps our early-stage technology clients target and raise smart capital.

What does that mean for the entrepreneur? It means you don't just get one lawyer's contacts or just one lawyer's fundraising experience. You have access to the collective knowledge and contacts of DLA Piper's 3,500 lawyers in offices throughout the world. It means that the Venture Pipeline connects you to the right advisors, the right market influencers and the right funding sources. It means your potential for successfully raising capital is greatly enhanced.

Obviously, the bar for raising funds is high, and the Venture Pipeline chooses its start-up clients selectively. We maintain strong relationships with more than 450 of the world's leading venture capitalists, and we foster those relationships by referring them companies of a consistent high quality that match their funding criteria. Our purpose is simple - to fit great companies with great venture capital firms.

For additional information, please contact the Venture Pipeline, at , or through your DLA Piper attorney.