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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

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