Dentons leverages its stellar global capabilities to advise venture capital funds as investors in major financing rounds in companies across key high-growth sectors, including fintech, digital health, climatetech, AI, and cybersecurity. In New York, Victor Boyajian specialises in advising venture and private equity firms in a broad array of financings. Praised for being ‘pragmatic’, New York-based Chris Errico frequently handles high-value corporate investments, while Jackson Hwu in Miami represents VC funds in the FinTech sector. Shaun Altshuller adds further weight to the team.
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‘The team knows the VC space both from the investor side and the company side. They know the best practices and current market conditions, which makes for a very streamlined closing process when it comes to terms. These guys get it and are super connected all around. ’
‘Chris Errico is just awesome; he knows what he is doing and manages his team and expectations very well. He's also pragmatic and understands what will matter and what really doesn't; he's also personable and easy to work with. Brennan Power is excellent and easy to work with; he dives deep and is very detail-oriented.’
‘I love working with Chris Errico and Shaun Altshuller at Dentons. They are no-nonsense, efficient with my time, and make transactions easy.’
‘Chris Errico is a direct and accessible lawyer who is my preferred counsel on corporate investments. Shaun Altshuller is a great resource there as well.’
Work highlights
Advised Octopus Ventures, a major venture capital investor that is very active in the B2B software and cybersecurity space, on its participation in a $23 million Series A financing round, raised through a combination of debt and equity, for Threatmark.
Represented Fulgur Ventures, a Delaware-based, blockchain-focused venture capital fund in a $40 million Series A venture financing round for Meanwhile.
Advised Eni Next in connection with a number of prominent matters, including its participation in a $172.06 million Series B2 financing round for Tidal Vision.
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Chris Errico
Practice head
Chris Errico
Other key lawyers
Jackson Hwu; Victor Boyajian