KPMG LLP’s Venture Capital (VC) practice is committed to entrepreneurial companies. We recognize that each company is unique and has its own unique set of challenges. KPMG services are aligned with the interrelated needs of growing companies in their journey to become leaders in their industries. Each service draws on KPMG’s knowledge, experience, networks, and commitment to quality and can help deliver significant benefits to growing companies. Wherever you are on the growth curve, KPMG’s Venture Capital practice can help prepare you for the opportunities as well as the obstacles that lie ahead.

 

For more information on KPMG, visit www.kpmg.com/us.

Cooley's 650 attorneys have an entrepreneurial spirit and deep, substantive experience, and are committed to solving clients' most challenging legal matters. From small companies with big ideas to international enterprises with diverse legal needs, Cooley has the breadth of legal resources to enable companies of all sizes to seize opportunities in today's global marketplace. The firm represents clients across a broad array of dynamic industry sectors, including technology, life sciences, venture capital, clean energy, real estate and retail.

 

Over fifty years ago, Cooley put together the first venture capital fund on the West Coast, helping drive the emergence of Silicon Valley as one of the innovation centers of the U.S. We have formed and continue to form more venture funds than any other firm. Since then, we’ve partnered with thousands of entrepreneurs, across the country, in transforming breakthrough ideas into successful companies. We excel like no other law firm in the emerging companies arena, with all of our practice groups revolving around and addressing daily, the needs and challenges of emerging companies. In short, we are committed to entrepreneurs and new ventures like no other firm.

 

For more information on Cooley, visit www.cooley.com.

With more than $19 billion in total assets and 1,500 employees worldwide, SVB Financial Group strives to solve our clients' problems and advocate on their behalf in order to increase their probability of success. We are equally dedicated to our employees and our communities, and are consistently ranked among the best places to work and top corporate philanthropists.

 

For more information on SVB, visit www.svb.com. 

For more than 20 years, Pearl Meyer & Partners (PM&P) has served as a trusted independent advisor to Boards and their senior management in the areas of compensation governance, strategy and program design. The firm provides comprehensive solutions to complex compensation challenges through the development of programs that align rewards with business goals to create long-term value for all stakeholders, shareholders, executives and employees.

 

 

We work with companies across a diverse spectrum of industries and stages, with particular expertise working with venture-backed and pre-IPO companies providing advice on the complex compensation issues unique to emerging businesses. PM&P offers portfolio companies and their owners an unparalleled level of experience designing compensation programs that help you keep your best talent and protect your capital investment.  Whether your need is redefining the current compensation plan due to the challenging economic climate or finding a partner to help you prepare for a future IPO or exit event, there is an experienced PM&P professional who can help.