Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's six-strong venture capital and technology practice is consistently mandated by start-ups, investors, venture capital funds and companies with corporate venture capital initiatives. The team focuses predominantly on fundraising rounds, the internationalisation of operations, fintech matters, regulatory issues and the incorporation of start-up companies. Highly involved in the regional and domestic start-up ecosystem, the firm has an approximately 12-year strategic alliance with New York-headquartered Endeavor, which supports entrepreneurs with potential for economic and social impact in their regions. Practice head Nicolás Santana maintains a broad venture capital workload, while principal associate María Jesús Ibáñez is an international tax law specialist.
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Key clients
- Kaufmann Ventures
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation
- Guil Mobility Ventures
- Codify
- Lilac Solutions
- General Catalyst
- Endeavor
- EVSY
- Beat
- AgroMatch
Work highlights
Advised Kaufmann Ventures on setting up its US vehicle Guil Mobility Ventures.
Advised Toyota Tsusho Corporation on an investment in the last round of financing raised by last-mile logistics technology company Moova.
Advised Guil Mobility Ventures on its investment via SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) in fintech start-up Galgo.
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nicolás Santana; María Jesús Ibáñez