Transactions and Venture Capital

C/G has extensive experience in M&A and venture capital transactions. Utilize C/G's outstanding judgment and ingenuity when expanding or exiting your business or investment portfolio.

M&A/Finance

C/G has extensive experience negotiating and documenting public and private M&A transactions. From stock deals to asset purchases and sales, these transactions can be significant events in the life of your company. It is vital that all aspects of the transaction are handled properly. From advising the board with respect to the auction of a business or the appropriateness of a lockup or the value of a fairness opinion, to ensuring that due diligence is performed appropriately, C/G has the depth to provide the needed assistance.

C/G can assist in myriad financing transactions, from assisting the company in finding the most advantageous financing structure, to venture capital investments, including:

• Private Placements and Public Offerings of Equity and Debt: C/G has experience with all types of equity and debt security issuances, and can efficiently guide your business through the process.
• Bank Loans: C/G can provide assistance in negotiating bank loan terms and financial covenants to ensure that your company is afforded the greatest possible flexibility.
• C/G can also provide assistance in implementing creative alternative financing methods, such as rights offerings.

Venture Capital

With experience on both sides of venture investing, C/G can guide you in establishing the parameters for a prosperous relationship between investor and company. Whether taking the form of equity, debt or hybrid securities, these investments can be implemented through a range of processes, from the traditional private placement to 144A placements or even Reg. D and A offerings.

It is vitally important to ensure that your portfolio companies are properly advised throughout their life cycle, and particularly in anticipation of an exit transaction. C/G provides cost-effective advice to venture stage companies, creatively approaching their challenges while preparing them for the next stage of their development.