SANGIORGI

 

Built for Venture Funds. Trusted by Founders. Effective When It Matters

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SANGIORGI represents venture capital firms and emerging companies across the full investment lifecycle — from fund formation and financings to private credit, special situations, and exits.

 

We are designed for speed, senior attention, and real-world deal execution.

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We partner with investors and founders who want market‑standard deals closed efficiently — and counsel who can step in when a transaction or portfolio company becomes complex, time‑sensitive, or stressed.

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Who We Serve

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Venture Capital & Investment Funds

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We act as outside counsel to emerging managers, established VC funds, family offices, and hybrid venture / credit platforms.

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Our fund‑side work includes:

• Fund formation and GP structuring

• Regulatory and compliance support

• Side letters and investor negotiations

• Portfolio‑level deal and governance support

• Special situations and workouts

 

Emerging & Venture‑Backed Companies

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We represent founders and management teams from formation through growth, financing, and exit.

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Our company‑side work includes:

• Seed, Series A, and growth financings

• SAFEs and convertible notes

• Venture debt and structured financings

• Corporate governance and board matters

• Distressed or transitional situations

 

Our Core Services

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VC & Growth Financings

• Term sheet strategy and negotiation

• NVCA‑based financing documentation

• SAFE and convertible note rounds

• Down rounds, bridge rounds, and restructurings

 

Private Credit & Venture Debt

• Venture debt facilities

• Asset‑based and structured lending

• Intercreditor and subordination arrangements

• Lender and investor negotiations

 

Fund Formation & Ongoing Fund Counsel

• Domestic and offshore fund structures

• GP and management company setup

• Investor documentation and closings

• Ongoing governance and compliance

 

Portfolio Company & Special Situations

• Board and stockholder disputes

• Liquidity events and secondary transactions

• Workout and stabilization matters

• Strategic exits and wind‑downs

 

Why Venture Clients Choose SANGIORGI 

 

• Founder-Led law firm

• Senior‑Led Execution

• Your matters are handled by experienced attorneys — not passed down a chain of associates.

• Market‑Standard, Not Over‑Lawyered

• We use industry‑accepted forms and positions to move deals efficiently.

• Speed Without Surprises

• Clear scope, predictable pricing, and responsive communication.

• Strength in Complex Situations

• We are particularly effective when deals are off the happy path — involving credit, stress, or time pressure.

 

How We Work

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• Flat or structured fees where appropriate

• Direct access to decision‑makers

• Practical, business‑focused advice

• Collaborative approach with investors, founders, and counterparties

 

Representative Matters

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• Counsel to emerging venture funds in fund formation and first closes

• Representation of VC‑backed companies in seed and Series A financings

• Structuring and negotiation of venture debt facilities

• Advising investors and companies in distressed or transitional portfolio situations

      (Representative matters are illustrative and not exhaustive.)

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Let’s Talk

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Whether you are launching a fund, closing a financing, or navigating a complex portfolio issue, SANGIORGI is ready to help.

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Contact us to discuss how we can support your venture strategy.