We provide specialized legal support in the sector at every stage of Emerging Growth & Venture Capital transactions. We advise investors on identifying promising opportunities and mechanisms to maximize returns, ensuring that the initiatives are aligned with their strategic goals, and we advise emerging companies and startups through comprehensive advisory services covering everything from fundraising to support in business expansion and development. Our work includes drafting and negotiating the agreements required to implement the transactions, such as memoranda of understanding, investment agreements, loan instruments convertible into equity, and commercial partnership agreements.
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We advised clients on investment rounds in emerging companies and startups focused on the development of new planting and harvesting management technologies, with the goal of increasing productivity and optimizing agricultural processes. Our work included drafting a loan instrument convertible into equity and a commercial partnership agreement
We provide specialized support in EGVC transactions, advising companies, funds, investors, startups, and individuals in the food and beverage sector. Our work covers the entire transaction process, from the initial negotiations through closing, including the drafting of confidentiality agreements, memoranda of understanding, debt and investment instruments, and commercial partnership contracts.
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We advise investors throughout the investment and divestment cycles in companies, including the drafting of purchase and sale agreements and instruments formalizing the entry into and exit from the companies’ share capital, as well as changes in management
We act from seed fundraising through Series C and M&A. We structure and negotiate SAFEs, convertible loans, investment agreements, anti-dilution provisions, earn-outs tied to GMV/sell-out, tag/drag rights, and governance rights. We design ESOP/phantom plans, vesting/cliff schedules, and founders' agreements, including non-compete and IP assignment. We conduct retail-oriented due diligence: supply chain, contracts with retail chains, chargebacks, return policies/Consumer Protection Code, fulfillment/3PL, and logistics SLAs. We act on a multidisciplinary basis in the structuring, review, and negotiation of contracts relevant to the practice, which includes distribution, supply, co-manufacturing, OEM/white label, exclusivity, pricing, franchising, and marketplace (1P/3P). We structure D2C and omnichannel partnerships, cashback/loyalty terms, gift cards, and payment methods (split/PSP). We advise investors on their investment thesis and return mechanisms, and startups on investment readiness and post-investment governance.
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We advised investors and startups on projects for the production and sale of durable and non-durable consumer goods, including the drafting of investment agreements, capital contributions, and the negotiation of the shareholders' agreement
We offer specialized support in Emerging Growth & Venture Capital transactions, advising companies, venture funds, investors, startups, and individuals on acquisitions and investments in the energy sector, including transactions involving venture capital financing, acquisitions and divestitures of portfolio companies, recapitalizations, restructurings, and liquidity events. Our work covers the entire transaction process, from the beginning of negotiations through closing, including the drafting of confidentiality agreements, memoranda of understanding, debt and investment instruments (such as investment agreements, instruments for loans convertible into equity, among others), and commercial partnership agreements.
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We advise startups in investment rounds for the development of new technologies. Our work included the drafting of the contracts for the venture capital transaction, notably the shareholders’ agreement, instruments for loans convertible into equity, and commercial partnership agreements
Venture capital is fundamental to financing the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector. Working with fast-growing companies and their investors requires a strategic and differentiated approach, especially given the industry's constant dynamics. We recognize the complexities and unique challenges these organizations face and, in line with our clients' reality, we offer tailored, pragmatic, and accessible guidance that fosters both growth and innovation while simultaneously ensuring regulatory compliance and the full protection of their interests. For investors, our expertise focuses on identifying promising opportunities and maximizing returns, managing innovations that align with their strategic goals over both short- and long-term horizons. For emerging companies, we provide comprehensive advice ranging from fundraising to preparation for internationalization and initial public offerings (IPOs), guiding them through this complex landscape that is nonetheless full of opportunities. We seek to create lasting value through close collaboration and a deep understanding of each client's needs.
Work Highlights
We worked with a renowned biotechnology company seeking to expand its operations in Brazil after raising investment abroad. We provided tailored, practical guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance and the protection of the company's interests. We identified promising opportunities and prepared a strategic plan for the investors, aimed at maximizing returns. In addition, we provided comprehensive advice, assisting with fundraising, preparation for future IPOs, and the internationalization of the business. Our approach allowed the company to position itself strongly and competitively in the Brazilian market
We worked with a medtech seeking to raise funds through a convertible loan in order to finance its growth without compromising its capital structure. Our team worked side by side with the startup to structure an attractive deal, setting out clear terms such as liquidity events and conditions for conversion. We advised the company on the legal and tax implications. We highlighted the growth opportunities in the healthcare sector and the innovation brought by the technology developed when presenting the loan to investors
We assisted a leading company in cloud-connected medical devices in the acquisition, through venture capital, of the largest Brazilian distributor specializing in sleep apnea and respiratory therapy products. Our advisory services covered critical risk areas in the sector, including corporate structure, strategic alliances, tax optimization, labor considerations, environmental liability, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and the management of potential litigation risks
We provide specialized legal support in the sector at every stage of Emerging Growth & Venture Capital transactions. We advise investors on identifying promising opportunities and mechanisms to maximize returns, ensuring that their initiatives are aligned with their strategic goals, and we advise emerging companies and startups through comprehensive counsel that ranges from fundraising to support in the expansion and development of their businesses. Our work includes drafting and negotiating the contracts required to implement these transactions, such as memoranda of understanding, investment agreements, loan instruments convertible into equity, and commercial partnership agreements.
Work Highlights
We advised clients on investment rounds in emerging companies and startups focused on developing new planting and harvesting management technologies, with the goal of increasing productivity and optimizing agricultural processes. Our work included drafting a loan instrument convertible into equity and a commercial partnership agreement
We provide specialized support in Emerging Growth & Venture Capital transactions, advising investors, companies and startups in the technology sector. Our work covers the entire transaction process, from the beginning of negotiations through closing, including the drafting of confidentiality agreements, memoranda of understanding, debt and investment instruments (such as investment agreements, convertible loan instruments, among others) and commercial partnership agreements.
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We advised startups in investment rounds for the development of new technologies, including blockchain. Our work included drafting the agreements for the venture capital transaction, notably the shareholders' agreement, convertible loan instruments, commercial partnership agreements and licensing agreements
