Our team is recognised for its expertise in venture capital transactions. As a leading law firm specialising in venture capital, we provide comprehensive legal advice to entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups, and SMEs from late Seed rounds, through to Series A, B and beyond. Our goal is to support our clients through every aspect of their investment and fundraising journey, ensuring they have the legal foundation needed to succeed and grow.
Our work on high value company side matters is complemented by increasingly acting for institutional investors. We work with venture and growth capital funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, providing them with strategic advice on private company investments.
Our in-depth knowledge of the venture capital landscape (including SEIS, EIS and VCT) allows us to guide investors through the complexities of the investment process, helping them make informed decisions and optimise their investment outcomes.
We pride ourselves on delivering a hands-on, practical, partner-led service. Our experienced team works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and objectives, offering tailored advice that aligns with their business goals. We believe that effective legal support is integral to the success of any venture, and our strong teamwork and efficient working practices enable us to manage transactions smoothly and effectively.
We have a very strong sector focus with notable expertise in the FinTech and wider technology sector, advising significant venture-backed clients at the forefront of the rapidly evolving tech and online world. This includes the InsurTech, EdTech, HealthTech and PropTech sectors.
The venture capital team is supported on these transactions with our specialist teams such as our financial services regulatory group and lawyers in areas such as IP, data protection and fintech.
At Fox Williams, we are committed to fostering long-term relationships with our clients. We understand that the needs of entrepreneurs and investors can evolve over time, and we are here to support them at every stage of their journey. Whether you are a startup seeking initial funding, a growing business looking to scale, or an investor aiming to expand your portfolio, our dedicated team is here to provide the expert legal advice and support you need. With our extensive experience and client-focused approach, we are your trusted partners in navigating the venture capital landscape.
Acted for GlycanAge Ltd on a £4.2m seed fundraising round led by Launchub Ventures and Kadmos
Acted for Feather insurance on its €6m Series A fundraising round led by Keen and Plural
Advised VMS Ventures, the new $200m VC arm of the TSX-listed, software company Constellation Software, Inc.on its investment into TIC Systems
Advised Vestra Ventures, the VC arm of Volaris, Inc. on its investment into Sprout.ai, an AI-led insurance claims automation company
Advised Timeline on its £10million Series B funding round led by BlackFin Capital Partners
Acted for Kennek Solutions Ltd on a $12.5mseed fundraising round
Advised Philip Goffin, the founder of Zilo Technology Limited on the terms of a £25 million investment into the company.
Advised flexible mortgage provider, Perenna Group Limited in connection with its $52 million Series B funding round led by Delaware based, Silverstripe Investment Management
Fox Williams advised Allica Bank, the leading fintech SME challenger bank, on a £100 million Series C equity raise led by new US growth investor TCV
I would like to raise finance for my company, can you help?
Yes. We have a strong team that is recognised for its venture capital capabilities. Our team will include tax and employment lawyers to advise on the range of legal issues which occur during the investment process.
Can you provide me with an agreed fixed fee for your legal advice?
Yes, we provide our clients with different options for the fees for our legal advice and we regularly work on a fixed fee basis.
Will a partner be involved in my transaction?
Our partners are involved throughout the transaction and each partner is supported by a strong team of associates. This ensures that the work is done by the right lawyer to achieve a cost effective result.
Have you carried out many transactions with overseas investors?
We have advised many overseas investors on their UK transactions, in particular from the USA and Germany.
Can you advise on the tax issues relating to my transaction?
Yes, we have a very capable tax team that is experienced with EIS, SEIS and VCT investments.