Corporate Venture Groups

Corporate Venture Capital & Strategic Investments

Corporate Venture Capital & Strategic Investments

Louis Lehot has worked with some of the world’s largest corporate venture groups, advising them on strategic investments in technology and healthcare businesses. Corporate venture arms such as Atomico, AIG, GE Ventures, Mighty Capital, Siemens, Lenovo, Nautilus Ventures, LG Technology Ventures, Robert Bosch, CBRE, Salesforce Ventures, MS&AD Ventures, Next47, Hanwha Q Cells, OSRAM, Samsung Venture Investment Corp, Softbank Group, TDK Ventures and more have turned to Louis Lehot for counsel on investing in innovative startups, whether through joint ventures or the acquisition of equity stakes.

He is skilled at helping his clients identify the right investment opportunities and structure transactions that work for the betterment of all parties involved. His clients have offered their perspective on his counsel and representation:

“Louis Lehot gives great advice on a wide variety of topics including corporate formation, fundraising, structuring deals, negotiating compensation and much, much more.”

“He invests his time to get the right answer, while at the same time working to obtain the most efficient outcome.”

“He shines on projects that cross borders.”

“He has a natural ability to drill down and execute on goals.”

Louis recently served as counsel to LG Technology Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of LG Group, in its venture investment in Claroty, an Israeli industrial cybersecurity company that raised $140 million in Series D funding.

He also served as counsel to LG Technology Ventures in its venture investment in Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store providing travelers with access to eSIMs in more than 190 countries and regions, and in Anthropic.

Louis recently represented Samsung Venture Investment Co (SVIC) in its Series A financing of NEX Labs, full power AI, and more.

He also represented SVIC in its Series A investment in Soundable Health, a digital health startup with AI-enabled technology that identifies symptoms of disease through sound analysis via smartphone, as well as in Walden Robotics, X Bow and more.

FAQs

How does Louis Lehot advise corporate venture groups?

Louis Lehot advises corporate venture groups on strategic investments in technology, healthcare, and other innovative businesses. His work can include evaluating investment opportunities, structuring transactions, negotiating deal terms, and helping clients navigate the legal issues involved in strategic investments.

What types of investments does Louis Lehot handle for corporate venture groups?

Louis Lehot advises on a range of strategic investments, including venture financings, equity investments, joint ventures, and other transactions involving innovative startups and growth companies. He works with corporate venture arms looking to invest in businesses that align with their strategic and commercial objectives.

Can Louis Lehot help a corporate venture group evaluate and structure a startup investment?

Yes. Louis Lehot works with corporate venture clients from the early stages of evaluating an opportunity through transaction structuring and negotiation. His experience allows him to help clients identify legal considerations and structure investments that support their broader business goals.

Has Louis Lehot represented major corporate venture investors?

Yes. Louis Lehot has advised corporate venture groups including LG Technology Ventures and Samsung Venture Investment Co. on venture investments in technology and healthcare companies. His work has included investments involving companies such as Claroty, Airalo, NEX Labs, and Soundable Health.

What legal issues should corporate venture groups consider before making an investment?

Corporate venture groups need to consider issues such as investment structure, ownership rights, governance, intellectual property, commercial arrangements, regulatory requirements, and the rights of existing investors. Louis Lehot helps clients work through these issues while keeping the strategic purpose of the investment in view.

How can Louis Lehot help corporate venture groups with cross-border investments?

Louis Lehot has experience working on transactions that involve companies, investors, and businesses across multiple jurisdictions. His cross-border experience can help corporate venture groups address the legal and practical considerations that arise when making strategic investments in international startups and growth companies.