Sekri Valentin Zerrouk
Client SatisfactionLauded by clients for its ‘detailed knowledge of the fundraising market’, ’great finesse’ and ‘skill in negotiations’, the team at Sekri Valentin Zerrouk is well-versed in advising startups and investment funds alike on growth and venture capital deals. The practice is directed by ’absolute expert on venture capital issues’ Olivier Legrand, who specialises in assisting fintech, foodtech and medtech clients with fundraising and M&A transactions. A recent mandate of note saw the group advise the French insurtech Orus on a second round of financing from Notion Capital and VR Ventures/Redstone.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A detailed knowledge of the fundraising market, great availability, great finesse and skill in negotiations.'
‘Responsive, competent and efficient team - in addition to being friendly.'
‘Oliver Legrand is pragmatic and has a strong ability to successfully complete his files. He knows and understands his clients' issues perfectly. Very specific on the start-up and scale-up market, he offers a practice adapted to this sector. Sophie Gilbert is rigorous and efficient. She has a perfect command of her speciality and is very relevant in her advice and the handling of files.'
‘10/10 for the team. Extremely available and very responsive. Able to simplify complex terms. Take the subjects to heart and fight for the interests of their clients!'
‘Olivier Legrand: responsive and very relevant in his proposals, he understands the business need and sometimes business solutions drawn from his experience before building the appropriate legal solution.'
‘Availability, clarity and relevance of advice - Olivier Legrand.'
‘The team is complementary and serious, interactions with collaborators and associates are very effective.'
‘Olivier Legrand is an excellent lawyer, an absolute expert on venture capital issues, and very skilled in negotiation.'
Key clients
- La Vie
- Top Harvest
- Daphni
- Chipiron
- Alpagga
- Pimento
- Cocoparks
- Delos Group
- JIB
- Kheops
- Core Biogenesis
- Goodvest
- Ramify
- Orus
- Omnidoc
- Billiv
- Homepilot
- Upciti
- Fairbrics
- Santexpat
- Marble
- Elevo
- Extrality
- Chouette
- Hinlab
- Spotimplant
- Lokki
- Kinetix
- Kotzilla
- PNY
- Explora Project
- Mercari
- Zeway
- Resan
- OMAJ
- Vesper Investissement
- MerciYanis
- Carbonfarm
- Klara
- Crealo
- Presti
Work highlights
- Advised Top Harvest on the investment in Bioptimus in the context of a €35m fundraising.
- Advised Daphni in the context of Apiday’s €10m financing round.
- Advised Ramify on a €11m fundraising round.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivier Legrand