Carlton Fields’ private equity and venture capital clients operate in areas as diverse as technology, biotech, industrial and biomedical manufacturing, wireless devices, and application software. We represent drug discovery and medical device companies, and are experienced in clinical trial representation and FDA matters.
Our services on behalf of high-growth-potential new ventures include:
- Business planning
- Choice of entity structuring and formation
- Corporate housekeeping and governance
- Seed and early stage financing from individual angel investors and angel funds
- Technology transfer
- Creation and protection of intellectual property
- Licensing
- Employment matters
- Operational issues of all types
As companies grow, our services expand to include:
- Relationship contracts
- Venture capital financing including equity, debt, and convertible securities
- Mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions
- Initial and secondary public offerings
- Divestitures
- S.E.C. compliance matters