Venture Capital
Venture capital is an essential tool for financing and developing innovative, high-growth businesses. We support venture capitalists, both investors and entrepreneurs, in all their transactions and at all stages of a growth company’s development, from fundraising to exit.
We have recognised and award-winning expertise. We are ranked among the top venture capital firms by leading legal guides including Chambers, Legal 500, CF News and Option Droit & Affaires.
On average, we oversee more than 70 transactions a year, amounting to more than €9.2 billion raised or invested by our clients over the past 18 years.
Our expertise is combined with a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary approach. We cover all legal and technical aspects of venture capital transactions, drawing on our skills in corporate law, tax law, financing, capital markets, employment law, intellectual property, new technologies, competition law, foreign investments, regulatory matters and disputes.
We have excellent knowledge of market practices in France and contribute to their development, while adapting to the specific requirements of our French, European and international clients.
We advise venture capital firms in dynamic and innovative sectors, including SaaS, AI, Web3, fintech, biotech, cleantech, e-commerce, tourism and leisure. We work with entrepreneurs, growth companies, institutional investors, investment funds, business angels and family offices.
We use advanced technologies to optimise the quality, speed and security of our services, including artificial intelligence, automated translation and a blockchain-based trading platform.
Areas of intervention
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We advise entrepreneurs and investors on structuring, negotiating and drafting all documentation for financing transactions, from seed capital to IPOs.
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We provide assistance with acquisitions, sales and transfers in France and internationally.
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We provide support for reorganisation, refinancing, turnaround and post-crisis operations.
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We represent entrepreneurs and investors in disputes relating to venture capital transactions, including shareholder disputes, exit clauses and contractual and tortious liabilities.
Awards
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Private Equity: Venture/Growth Capital
Tier 1
Gide is a strong choice for VC transactions in France and regularly assists startups, growth equity funds, strategic buyers and institutional investors. The group is particularly adept at advising on transactions involving the insurance, hospitality, retail, and healthcare segments.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Private Equity: LBO
Tier 2
Gide is regularly seen on transactions ranging from small to large-cap, assisting sponsors and financing banks. The 'experienced and highly specialized' team displays additional strength in management packages and governance.
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Chambers Global - Africa-Wide 2024
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Band 2
Gide represents a number of African private equity funds, as well as international conglomerates [...]particularly active in transactions involving energy and oil and gas projects and assets. Clients benefit from the firm's strategic alliance with market-leading South African law firm Bowmans.
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Chambers Global/Europe - Turkey 2024
Corporate/M&A
Band 5
ODSA offers notable experience in handling cross-border transactions for domestic and international clients. The team boasts extensive experience in advising on asset deals. The lawyers act for clients from a range of sectors including insurance, entertainment and technology.