Credo Ventures, a top-tier VC fund from Central and Eastern Europe, needed reliable US legal infrastructure to support its growing portfolio and cross-border investments. We partnered with them long-term, supporting over 30 deals — from investments to secondaries and exits. The result: seamless US operations without the need for internal expansion.
Industry
Venture Capital
Stage
Established fund
Geography
Europe (CEE) → United States
How it works
Challenge
Credo Ventures was actively investing in companies with US exposure but lacked a dedicated, specialized US legal partner. Their previous setup relied on non-US counsel handling US-related matters, which created inefficiencies and required additional internal effort. As their portfolio and deal volume grew, they needed a scalable, reliable solution to handle US investments, secondaries, and exits — without building an in-house legal function or navigating complex US legal systems independently.
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What was at stake
ability to execute US deals efficiently
access to high-quality deal flow
risk of suboptimal deal structures
scalability of fund operations
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Key pain points
no dedicated US legal infrastructure
reliance on non-specialized counsel
complexity of US venture transactions
need for ongoing, repeatable support across deals
How it works
Solution
We became Credo’s long-term US legal partner, providing full-stack venture support across their investment lifecycle. From deal execution to secondaries and exits, we created a streamlined, repeatable legal framework tailored to European VC funds operating in the US.
How it works
Our approach
Book an appointment
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Build the foundation
establish US-ready legal processes for investments
adapt structures to fit a European VC operating model
remove dependency on non-US intermediaries
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Support deal execution
legal support across 30+ investments
structuring US deals and reviewing documentation
ongoing advisory for portfolio companies
03
Enable lifecycle management
support for secondaries (share sales)
exit readiness and deal review
protection of fund interests across transactions
who we help
What we delivered
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US deal execution framework
Goal: make US investments repeatable and efficient
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Full-stack venture support
Goal: cover investments, secondaries, and exits
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Portfolio-level legal consistency
Goal: standardize approach across companies
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Access to deal flow (non-legal support)
Goal: help identify high-potential opportunities
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Bridge between CEE and Silicon Valley
Goal: connect regional funds with global markets
How it works
Result
Credo Ventures successfully scaled its US investment activity with a reliable legal partner supporting over 30 transactions. The fund gained the ability to execute complex deals without internal expansion, while maintaining high-quality legal standards across its portfolio. This partnership also contributed to broader market positioning, helping establish a strong presence among CEE venture funds operating in the US.
How it works
Result
30+ deals
Investments supported over the partnership
10+ years
Ongoing collaboration