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Representation of Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Emerging Ventures

Federman lawyers represent entrepreneurs, investors, and investment bankers who create and fund new business ventures in the private equity and venture capital arena often acquiring or consolidating existing businesses or starting new business ventures.

Venture Capital and Private Equity Transactions

Federman represents market participants in various types of venture capital transactions, including:  

  • Debt and equity investments
  • Private placements and private offerings
  • Offering exemption planning
  • Acquisition/issuance of convertible preferred equity and convertible notes
  • Bridge and early stage financings
  • Distressed financing and secured lending
  • Fund formation, complex partnerships and joint ventures
  • Multi-layered and series partnerships and limited liability companies

Industry Experience Across Diverse Sectors

Our firm’s clients operate in a wide range of industries including:

  • Food franchises
  • Restaurant operating companies
  • Hotel ownership and operations
  • Real estate and real estate services
  • Convenience stores and pump stations
  • Retail, distribution and logistics
  • Industrial and manufacturing 
  • Healthcare and biomedical facilities and services
  • Assisted living facility ownership and operations
  • Auto dealerships

Latest News & Insights


Insights

No Matter How You Slice It: Lessons in Business Succession From a Century‑Old NYC Institution

Elyse L. Schajer, Esq., Partner Business succession planning for closely held businesses determines whether ownership, leadership, and control transition...


Firm News

Real Estate Lawyers Heath Esterak and Allison Bendele Join Federman Steifman LLP

Federman Steifman LLP announced today that Heath Esterak and Allison Bendele, commercial real estate lawyers with deep experience in complex transactions...


Insights

Rescue Capital and the Growing Role of Preferred Equity in Real Estate Recapitalizations

Commercial real estate owners facing near-term maturities, refinancing shortfalls, and valuation pressure are increasingly turning to preferred equity...