Osborne Clarke is experienced in advising start-ups on investments via large-volume financing rounds and routinely acts across the pharmaceutical, fintech, energy and technology sectors; the team is also well versed in supporting leading European start-ups from the AI segment. The venture capital practice acts integrated into the corporate group and is led by Nicolas Gabrysch, who focuses on growth financing in the venture and growth capital areas, primarily in the US. Robin Eyben mainly advises clients from the technology sector as well as transformation-driven investors, funds and start-ups on the entire VC value chain.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Very well-positioned team, which covers various relevant areas and reacts quickly and precisely. Particularly strong and competent in negotiations with third parties, e.g. investors, comprehensive know-how ensures good solutions for difficult financing issues.'

  • 'Till-Manuel Saur is a really pleasant person who has excellent technical expertise and negotiating skills. He always has a solution and was flexible in responding to our requests. A great negotiator who knows how to convince people with his calm, level-headed manner.'

  • 'OC has a dedicated team of venture capital specialists who are familiar with (simple or complicated) deals.'

  • 'Till-Manuel Saur is a very strong advisor.'

  • 'Very experienced team, high visibility in the market, good benchmarks due to high number of transactions.'

Key clients

  • Aleph Alpha
  • Endeit Fund III
  • Force over Mass
  • FundaMental Pharma GmbH
  • G2 Venture Partners
  • GovRadar GmbH
  • Index Ventures
  • Instagrid
  • neoteq venture Rheinland One GmbH & Co. KG
  • Nosh.bio GmbH

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Robin Eyben

Practice head

Nicolas Gabrysch 

Other key lawyers

Robin Eyben; Benjamin Monheim; Till-Manuel Saur ; Dana Alpar; Maximilian Vocke