Jones Day‘s venture and capital growth practice advises clients across every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multinational corporations. The team is particularly well regarded for its work with technology and biotechnology companies, as well as the financial and industrial strategic investors who finance them. The practice is led by a group of seasoned private equity and M&A specialists including Renaud Bonnet, Charles Gavoty, Jean-Gabriel Griboul, Anne Kerneur, Geoffroy Pineau-Valencienne, and Alexandre Wibaux who divides his time between New York and Paris.
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Profile
Work Department
Private Equity; M&A; Technology; Health Care; Life Sciences
Position
Partner
Career
Renaud Bonnet, co-chair of Jones Day's global Private Equity Practice, practices in the areas of venture capital, private equity, M&A and capital markets. Renaud primarily represents technology and life sciences companies, and the private equity and industrial investors that finance them, at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations. He has served as principal lawyer in a significant number of early to late stage financing rounds, M&A and buy-out transactions, IPOs and tender offers. Renaud is a member of the Corporate Finance Committee of France Biotech.
Languages
English, French
Education
- Columbia University (LL.M. 1997; Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar);
- Université de Paris II-Panthéon Assas (DESS/DJCE in Business Law and Taxation 1994;
- Double Maîtrise with honors and high honors 1993);
- ESSEC Graduate School of Management (MBA 1993);
- Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) (Diplôme — section Service Public 1991)
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‘Jones Day distinguishes itself from its competitors through the quality of its services. High-quality legal advice and added value, support during negotiations, an approach that combines high standards with pragmatism and impeccable responsiveness.'
‘Jones Day offers advice on several complex topics in a perfectly coordinated manner. The partner in charge of our projects briefed his colleagues before our discussions, saving us considerable time at each stage of our projects. Jones Day's expertise in Venture Capital and BSPCEs seemed particularly robust, allowing us to skillfully negotiate the shareholders' agreement and BSPCE plans.'
- ‘The team stands out for its responsiveness and ability to provide clear, practical, and rapid answers, even on complex topics. They have a deep understanding of our sector and know how to tailor their advice to the operational context. The interpersonal relationships are smooth, which facilitates collaboration.'
- ‘An excellent team, among the most cutting-edge in venture capital. Responsive, efficient, and always friendly during negotiations, they are our greatest asset when we want to ensure rapid progress on a deal. We never have any availability issues. We don't even need to worry because the teams are stable over time and provide meticulous client support.’
- 'Jean-Gabriel Griboul and Charles Gavoty offer availability, negotiation skills, confidence and quality of advice.’
‘Jean-Gabriel Griboul brings experience in fundraising, is easy to work with and has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and negotiation.'
Key clients
- Elaia Partners
- Ankaa Ventures
- Bioptimus
- Shippeo
- Electric Motion
- Bpifrance
- CVE Biogaz
- Partech Partners
- Alven
- ETF Partners
- Seventure Partners
- Vsora