Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's six-strong venture capital and technology practice is consistently mandated by start-ups, investors, venture capital funds and companies with corporate venture capital initiatives. The team focuses predominantly on fundraising rounds, the internationalisation of operations, fintech matters, regulatory issues and the incorporation of start-up companies. Highly involved in the regional and domestic start-up ecosystem, the firm has an approximately 12-year strategic alliance with New York-headquartered Endeavor, which supports entrepreneurs with potential for economic and social impact in their regions. Practice head Nicolás Santana maintains a broad venture capital workload, while principal associate María Jesús Ibáñez is an international tax law specialist.

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Key clients

  • Kaufmann Ventures
  • Toyota Tsusho Corporation
  • Guil Mobility Ventures
  • Codify
  • Lilac Solutions
  • General Catalyst
  • Endeavor
  • EVSY
  • Beat
  • AgroMatch

Work highlights

  • Advised Kaufmann Ventures on setting up its US vehicle Guil Mobility Ventures.
  • Advised Toyota Tsusho Corporation on an investment in the last round of financing raised by last-mile logistics technology company Moova.
  • Advised Guil Mobility Ventures on its investment via SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) in fintech start-up Galgo.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicolás Santana, María Jesús Ibáñez