Allens Accelerate

Accelerate your investment or partnership

We advise investors and corporates on all aspects of law concerning their engagement with promising startups, including the establishment of a fund, vehicle or joint venture, capital raising, debt financing and ultimately realisation of the investment through exit.

Venture capital

We understand that the needs of startups differ from those of major corporates and we tailor our offering for investors to reflect the scale, complexity and speed of startup investments.

Our services for investors cover the lifetime of the investment from the establishment of vehicles (including VCLPs & ESVCLPs), deployment of capital, and following the investment through to exit.

We are well versed in venture capital style investments – we have one of the leading M&A teams in Australia and have extensive experience assisting clients with their investments in entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses.

Strategic investors

We understand the commercial and strategic drivers of high-growth companies and recognise that investments into this sector are not about immediate returns but embarking on a journey to grow and explore opportunities.

We help corporates to set up the structures and practices necessary to ensure you have the best opportunity to achieve your goals, from assisting you to establish a unique joint venture, co-developing a proof-of-concept or connecting you with our portfolio of leading high-growth emerging company clients and business leaders.

How can we help?

Investment vehicle set up (including VCLPs and ESVCLPs)

Access to our network of high-growth emerging businesses, including our international network via Linklaters

Due diligence process tailored for the startup market

Protecting your IP

Investment structure specialising in joint venture and minority stake investments

Tax and regulatory incentives specific to the startup market

Management strategy alignment - from founders to new talent

Data management and privacy

Questions?

Get in touch with our team

FAQs

I would like to invest in startups, are you able to connect me to high growth companies?

Yes.

Allens can provide access to our extensive network and connect you with our leading high-growth company clients and other business leaders. We open doors to an international network of industry connections through Linklaters, our global partner, and invite you to join us at our program of client events and profiling opportunities with your sector's most influential people.

We can also assist with introductions to senior business leaders and policymakers nationally.

What can I expect when I speak with your team?

The Allens Accelerate team provides a cost-effective, personalised and high quality service. We understand the unique nature of joint ventures and investments in entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses.

We tailor our offering to reflect the scale, complexity and speed of your startup investments and partnerships. You can rest assured that our market-leading M&A team is well versed in venture capital-style investments and assisting clients to take minority stakes in high-growth businesses. We'll help you every step of the way.

How can I ensure my startup investment is protected?

The Allens Accelerate team provides a cost-effective, personalised and high quality service. We understand the unique nature of joint ventures and investments in entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses.

We tailor our offering to reflect the scale, complexity and speed of your startup investments and partnerships. You can rest assured that our market-leading M&A team is well versed in venture capital-style investments and assisting clients to take minority stakes in high-growth businesses. We'll help you every step of the way.