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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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We recognize that private fund formation often spurs growth in multiple industries. So, whether it’s investing in a new industry or an emerging company, assisting mature companies with their capital structuring needs, providing investor-side representation or funding ownership changes in businesses, we’re honored to assist our fund clients in taking calculated risks that both positively impact individual companies and enhance their respective industries as well.

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Our Private Fund Formation group represents hundreds of venture funds, private equity funds, SBICs, mezzanine funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, corporate venture funds, strategic investors, public and private institutional investors, angel investors and more. We also represent many emerging companies and life sciences companies in connection with their venture capital and private equity financings, as well as established middle-market private companies undergoing buyouts, recapitalizations and restructurings.

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