Business Practices

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Our business attorneys advise venture capital, private equity and similar funds in their formation and in a variety of debt, equity and hybrid financing transactions. We remain current on the emerging trends in the market, allowing us to advise companies and investors on alternative financing structures that could suit their current or future needs. And, because our attorneys represent issuers in initial public offerings and in mergers and acquisitions, we always keep liquidity events in mind when reviewing and negotiating venture financing documents. We have the experience necessary to address legal issues that may arise during the due diligence process, including employment, litigation, tax, real estate, environmental and other matters.

BUSINESS PRACTICES

Results

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  • Represented a University in its spin-out of a biopharmaceutical company and subsequent $32 million Series A financing, including an agreement granting exclusive right to acquire the company and its technology.
  • Represented two venture funds in Series A, Series B, and convertible note investments in a health-care services company.
  • Represented private equity firms in the acquisition of a 49% interest in a cosmetics company.
  • Represented private equity firms in a recapitalization of a $12 million investment in a consumer products company.
  • Represented a venture capital fund in a Series A investment and follow-on round in a biotech company that was later sold to a NASDAQ-listed company.
  • Represented venture capital funds in several preferred-equity, secured subordinated debt, and debt-plus-warrant investments.
  • Represented a venture capital fund in a $4 million Series A convertible preferred stock investment in a Connecticut medical device start-up company with technology licensed by a major university.
  • Represented a managed Internet provider in negotiating and structuring $17 million of capital financing for a provider of managed Internet services.
  • Represented a venture capital investor in the sale of preferred securities to new investment groups in a corporate refinancing, generating a fivefold return for the client.
  • Advised venture groups in director fiduciary duties in down-round financings.

BUSINESS ATTORNEYS

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Charles DeBevoise

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Charles H. DeBevoise

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Amy Fracassini

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Amy L. Fracassini

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Dan Janis

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Daniel T. Janis

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Andrew Myers

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Andrew D. Myers

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Emily Tanji

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Emily Tanji

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Firm Announcements

February 23, 2026

Andrew D. Myers Named a “Go To Business Transactions Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Publications

November 12, 2025

Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process: What Property Owners Need to Know

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Publications

August 12, 2025

Exhausting Administrative Remedies in a Tax Appeal, Phil Olsen Published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Speaking Engagements

June 25, 2025

Jamey Wachta Presents on AUTM Webinar Focusing on Consulting Agreements Used by Life Sciences Faculty

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Speaking Engagements

June 23, 2025

Philip S. Olsen Presents on BBA Webinar, “Introduction to Careers in Tax Law & Tax Section Social”

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Publications

June 20, 2025

Phil Olsen Serves as Contributing Author for 2023-2024 ABA Sales & Use Tax Deskbook

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Firm Announcements

June 12, 2025

Courtney A. Simmons Named a “Rising Star” by New England Real Estate Journal

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June 5, 2025

Davis Malm Attorneys and Practice Areas Recognized by 2025 Chambers USA

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May 30, 2025

Study: Boston at top in list of firms with AI-created testimonials

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