Cooley LLP has established an enviable reputation for advising leading venture capital and private equity firms investing in start-ups throughout Singapore and the wider region, highly active across all stages of financing. The practice is particularly noted for its considerable strength in the technology and life sciences sectors, having been involved in significant transactions spanning fintech, digital wealth, and investment platforms and payment solutions. Ferish Patel and Patrick Loofbourrow jointly lead the practice, offering a wealth of experience acting for elite founders, new economy companies and investment funds on matters across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US. Andrew Harline acts for a broad range of clients from start-ups to well established companies; Matthew Bartus, splitting his time between San Francisco and Singapore, is also adept across the financing life-cycle from pre-seed to late-stage.
Testimonials
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- 'Deep knowledge of venture transactions and life science deals.'
Key clients
- AG Active Fund I, L.P.
- Alerzo Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Zepto, a 10-minute grocery delivery start-up, on its US$200 million Series D financing round, propelling its valuation to US$900 million.
- Advised NayaPay, a Pakistan-based fintech platform, on its US$13 million seed Funding round, which is one of the largest seed rounds in South Asia.