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Brent Armitage

I work with startup companies at every stage of their life cycle, along with investors and venture capital funds, on a variety of corporate transactions and related matters as their businesses evolve. I’m dedicated to supporting innovative founders and investors, providing clear, commercially Read More I work with startup companies at every stage of their life cycle, along with investors and venture capital funds, on a variety of corporate transactions and related matters as their businesses evolve. I’m dedicated to supporting innovative founders and investors, providing clear, commercially minded guidance both during pivotal events and in the everyday decisions that shape their success.

Clients I've worked with: Krea.ai | Susa Ventures | Loop | Kindred Ventures

Contact me Senior Associate, Santa Monica [email protected] +1 310 633 2818
LinkedIn Full Bio
  • What is your ideal weekend?

    Spending quality time at home with my wife and kids, and playing (at least) 18 holes on the golf course.

  • If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

    I like to think I would've been a great doctor or tech entrepreneur in another life but I'm too risk averse and couldn't handle studying for that much longer so in reality I would probably be a basketball coach, golf course superintendent or music producer.

  • Tell us something we'd be surprised to know about you.

    I lived in Canberra, Australia for 3 years as a kid.

  • What inspires you about working with tech companies?

    I love collaborating with founders and investors who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and I sincerely enjoy the opportunity to be part of their journey as they turn bold ideas into reality. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that my advice can ultimately help shape their success. Watching a small team grow into a thriving, global company is both exciting and motivating, and I’m proud to play a minor role in supporting innovation that can truly change industries and lives.

  • What technology are you most excited to see develop?

    Artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

  • What's your mantra?

    Everyone overestimates what you can do in a day and underestimates what you can do over the course of months or a year.

    Shawn Atkinson

    Shawn Atkinson

    Over the past 20 years my consistent passion has been to advise and support high-growth tech companies and investors throughout their life cycle, from incubation to exit, and across different geographies and sectors. I have overseen hundreds of deals involving leading tech and fintech players in Read More Over the past 20 years my consistent passion has been to advise and support high-growth tech companies and investors throughout their life cycle, from incubation to exit, and across different geographies and sectors. I have overseen hundreds of deals involving leading tech and fintech players in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia, leveraging my deep industry knowledge, market insight, and relentless commitment to their success. I have also been recognized as a leading individual in several legal directories, including Legal 500, for my expertise and excellence in venture capital, M&A, emerging markets, and fintech.

    Clients I've worked with: Scoro | Rossum | Many Pets | Salesforce Ventures | Bessemer Venture Partners

    Contact me Partner, London [email protected] +44 20 7862 4715
    LinkedIn Full Bio
    • What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

      Working with people that challenge the status quo and have an impact drew me to this area of law. That plus, I am the ultimate deal junkie and I love the energy of a fast paced deal environment!

    • What inspires you about working with tech companies?

      It is an absolute privilege working with dynamic, optimistic and energetic people who think about the world differently than the majority, challenging the world and themselves to make for a better place.

    • Tell us about one of your mentors.

      "The world belongs to the energetic!" is what one of my mentors, friends and favourite people always says and those are words that I live by to this day. Hard work and walking that extra mile is what defines me.

    • If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

      A baseball player (if I could actually play) or a great punk rock drummer (if I was any good) or a full time anthropologist (if only the world appreciated us (because I could count myself as a part time anthropologist now) more)!

    • What is your ideal weekend?

      A long country walk across the English countryside ending up in a small and old pub surrounded by my family and friends followed by Fulham FC winning the Champions League final @ Wembley (dare to dream)!

    • Tell us about a favorite client or project.

      After more than 20 years in this gig, there are too many favourites! I have to say that there is a special place in my heart however for my clients and deals that are Nordic. Hard work and striving for perfection but at the same time having fun and displaying real humility!

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