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Emerging Companies + Venture Capital

Troutman Pepper Locke provides a wide array of comprehensive and practical solutions for the entire ECVC ecosystem, including startup companies, emerging and growth companies, and investors.

We guide and advise our company clients through every stage of their life cycle, from formation through financing and growth, and their eventual merger, acquisition, or IPO exit.

Our investor client base includes representing family offices, strategic and corporate investors, venture capital firms and other investors in all stages and types of investment transactions, including friends and family; angel and seed-stage rounds; early-stage rounds; later-stage growth capital investments; and public offerings.

Our clients rely on us not only for our deep knowledge and experience in the market, but also our approach to partnering with our clients and serving as a trusted business advisor offering counsel and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our nationwide practice and experience spans industries such as consumer products, food and beverage, energy and capital projects, financial services, health care and life sciences, software and technology, and many others.

“They spend time understanding our business, our teams, and the various dynamics at play internally and with our business partners. A top-notch team with great service that is attuned to our needs.“

Chambers USA 2025

Our unique SEED™ program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies with quality management teams navigate issues throughout all stages of their life cycle, offering guidance on corporate, intellectual property, fundraising, and other matters.

We are deeply embedded in the venture capital and emerging growth community, partnering with many forums, labs, organizations and other groups supporting the ECVC ecosystem. Over the years these relationships have included:

Our commitment to understanding our clients’ businesses, long-term strategic and financial goals, and providing seasoned legal counsel ensures successful outcomes. We stay ahead of changing legal landscapes, alternative strategies, and market conditions to deliver optimal results for our clients.

  • Chambers USA: Startups & Emerging Companies – USA Nationwide (2024-2025)
  • Legal 500 USA – M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (Nationwide) (2025)
  • PitchBook’s 2025 Annual Venture Capital Deals League Table Rankings 
    • U.S. Region
      • #12 ranked law firm – Southeast
      • #24 ranked law firm – Mid-Atlantic

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Speaking Engagements

Navigating a Challenging Landscape: Funding Sources, Strategies, and Best Practices for Businesses

September 30, 2025  |  12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Virtual

Firm Events

Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures Fall 2025 Venture Forum

September 18, 2025  |  1:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Troutman Pepper Locke Philadelphia Office
2 Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA

Sponsored Events

The Ultimate Startup Boston Week Happy Hour!

September 11, 2025  |  5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Beantown Pub
100 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Speaking Engagements

Beyond the ‘Burgh: Insights from Out-of-Town VCs

September 11, 2025  |  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Virtual

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