Noted for its ‘proactive and agile’ approach, the venture capital practice at Garrigues is well-versed in handling high-value deals, both domestically and internationally. The group’s offering spans funding rounds, secondary transactions, and commercial agreements, as well as VC-backed M&A, venture debt facilities, and regulatory compliance. With extensive experience leading on a wide variety of venture capital matters, the team continues to attract new clients to its roster, which comprises notable financial institutions, start-ups, and foreign investment funds. José Manuel Martín and José Luis Ortín jointly steer the department and specialise in fundraising, inbound and outbound investments, and cross-border M&A. On the successive rounds and divestment fronts, Gonzalo Valencia is the main point of contact, while Laura Muñoz focuses on late-stage deals.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘All the partners and associates were proactive and available.’
  • ‘José Manuel Martín was extremely helpful in developing the thesis and then translating it into legal terms.’
  • ‘José Manuel Martín and José Luis Ortín were thorough and precise in their support.’
  • ‘The Garrigues team was proactive and agile in their support.’

Key clients

  • Robert Bosch Venture Capital Planet First Partners Hyperion Fund, FCR Elewit, S.A. Vive Biotech Fine Structure Ventures A&G Odín Solutions Kings Competition Honest Greens
Practice head

José Manuel Martín; José Luis Ortín

Other key lawyers

Gonzalo Valencia; Laura Muñoz