Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP’s Investment Funds group is building real momentum in the private equity funds and venture space. Strengthened by key laterals including Eunice E. Choi and David T. Holland and supported by a deep national bench. The team advises sponsors and investors on fund formation and related structuring, with a particular emphasis on venture and growth platforms, cross border vehicles and operational and regulatory support.
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Testimonials
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- Very professional, grouping several professionals to give wholesome responses to complex questions.
Key clients
- Amino Capital Management, LLC
- Breakout Management, LLC
- HF0 Advisors, LLC
- WiL, LLC
- XPV Management, LLC
Work highlights
Advised a leading venture capital sponsor on forming and closing a $250 million multi-vehicle fund platform for global entertainment, sports, and tech figures, structuring seven entities across the U.S., Japan, and Cayman Islands, and navigating complex cross-border securities and regulatory compliance under tight fundraising timelines.
Advised a leading California venture accelerator on its oversubscribed $120 million fifth fund, handling investor negotiations, compliance, and governance. Pillsbury also represented the client in a strategic seed investment acquiring an interest in another venture manager platform, showcasing its expertise in complex upper-tier management structures.
Advises a leading venture-focused investment platform with $10 billion AUM on structuring, diligence, and negotiation of portfolio fund and direct investments, utilizing commingled funds, single-asset SPVs, access funds, and bespoke sidecar structures. Our cross-practice team handles the client’s fund formation, M&A, and tax matters from term sheet to post-closing across complex global transactions.