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Venture & Growth Capital

The Venture and Growth Capital practice advises emerging companies, venture capital firms, growth equity investors, and strategic acquirers across the full lifecycle of startup and expansion-stage financing. With a focus on high-growth sectors such as technology, life sciences, fintech, and consumer products, this practice combines deep transactional experience with industry insight to guide clients through the complexities of private capital investment.

Attorneys in this practice serve as trusted advisors during fundraising, scaling, strategic partnerships, and exit transactions—ensuring legal structures align with business goals and investor expectations.

Core services include:

  • Early-Stage and Seed Financing
    • Representing founders and investors in structuring convertible notes, SAFEs, preferred equity financings, and friends-and-family rounds. Drafting term sheets, investment agreements, and cap tables with attention to dilution and control rights.
  • Venture Capital Rounds
    • Advising on Series A through Series D (and later) financings, including stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, and participation rights. Managing preferred stock terms, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, and board composition.
  • Growth Equity and Minority Investments
    • Supporting later-stage investments in scaling companies, often with hybrid features such as preferred equity with governance rights, redemption features, or structured liquidity paths.
  • Company-Side Advisory
    • Guiding founders and startups through capital strategy, investor negotiations, corporate governance, equity compensation, and legal compliance as they scale operations and prepare for institutional investment.
  • Investor-Side Representation
    • Representing venture capital and growth equity funds in deal sourcing, diligence, investment structuring, and portfolio company oversight. Advising on fund rights, protective provisions, and exit scenarios.
  • M&A and Exit Transactions
    • Supporting VC-backed companies and investors in preparing for and executing exit transactions, including strategic acquisitions, secondary sales, and IPO readiness.
  • Fund Formation and Structuring
    • Assisting emerging fund managers with the formation of venture capital and growth equity funds, including LP agreements, management company structuring, and compliance with SEC regulations.
  • Cross-Border and Industry-Specific Deals
    • Advising on international investments, inbound and outbound capital flows, and regulatory considerations unique to sectors such as healthcare, SaaS, climate tech, and biotech.

The following individuals practice in this area:

Jason Henderson Alexandra Ong James Waite Anthony Poulos Conn Flanigan
Jason Henderson

Jason Henderson

Senior Attorney; Sports & Entertainment & Streaming Media

Jason Henderson, Esq., is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI. Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film. Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following: He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at jdh@jwlinternational.com.
Alexandra Ong

Alexandra Ong

Associate Attorney

Ms. Ong is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude. Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a broad range of complex domestic and international business matters. She brings experience in manufacturer–dealer representation, business transactions, international legal research, regulatory analysis, and dispute resolution. Her work reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, business-oriented legal solutions. Ms. Ong’s practice focuses on the following: She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at alo@jwlinternational.com.
James Waite

James Waite

Founder

James R. Waite, Esq. is a seasoned corporate and transactional attorney with over three decades of experience in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of businesses, equipment, and real estate. Throughout his career, Mr. Waite has held executive leadership roles—including General Counsel, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer—across a diverse range of industries, from aviation to equipment leasing. He is the author of the American Rental Association’s definitive guide on rental contracts and has contributed extensively to national and international publications such as Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mr. Waite is also a frequent speaker at industry association conferences, where he shares insights on legal and operational best practices. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Waite holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University. Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following: He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at jrw@jwlinternational.com.
Anthony Poulos

Anthony Poulos

Associate Attorney

Anthony J. Poulos, Esq., is an attorney specializing in corporate and litigation matters. With nearly a decade of experience, he has represented government agencies, corporations, and individuals in high-stakes disputes and complex transactions. A veteran of both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army, Mr. Poulos served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard’s intelligence branch, with assignments across Central and South America. He later served in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), in the 3rd Infantry Division, where he prosecuted numerous felony-level cases to verdict and provided strategic legal counsel to military commanders. He currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve representing officers and soldiers in administrative separation proceedings. Prior to his legal career, he served seven years as a Boston police officer and was a member of the department’s SWAT team. Today, he continues his commitment to public service as General Counsel for The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen first responders. Outside of the office, Mr. Poulos enjoys volunteering in the local community, coaching his kids’ youth sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two children. He is a member of the Vestry at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Poulos holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, and an MBA from Columbia Southern University. He is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Massachusetts. Anthony can be reached via telephone at 866-582-2586 and via email at ajp@jwlinternational.com.
Conn Flanigan

Conn Flanigan

Senior Attorney

Conn Flanigan is a seasoned corporate and securities attorney with more than 20 years of experience advising private equity groups, real estate investment companies, and entrepreneurs on complex transactions, capital markets, and corporate governance matters. With deep expertise spanning securities offerings, real estate acquisitions, fund formation, and financing, Mr. Flanigan brings a practical, business-minded approach to legal strategy that supports growth, compliance, and long-term value creation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Flanigan has served in senior in-house roles, including General Counsel to multiple real estate investment trusts (REITs). From 2013 to 2017, he served as Secretary and General Counsel for Global Medical REIT, Inc. (NYSE:GMRE) advising the REIT from its startup, through 18 acquisitions of healthcare facilities worth more than $250 million, and through its IPO on the NYSE in 2016.

More recently, Mr. Flanigan has been advising startups and middle market companies in a wide range of industries. Mr. Flanigan has extensive experience structuring and advising on Reg A, Reg D, Reg CF, and Reg S offerings, private equity investments, joint ventures, and debt facilities. His work routinely involves drafting and negotiating corporate, securities, and commercial agreements while coordinating due diligence.

Known for being a clear communicator and effective problem solver, Mr. Flanigan partners closely with management teams to align legal strategy with business objectives. He is committed to continuous service, operational efficiency, and delivering practical legal solutions that drive successful outcomes.

Areas of Expertise:

Mr. Flanigan’s practice covers Corporate Law and Entity Formation, including governance, structure, corporations, LLCs, joint ventures, funds, and limited partnerships. He advises on securities matters including debt and equity offerings, Reg D 506(b) and 506(c) private offerings, Venture Capital, Reg A, Reg CF, and Reg S offerings, 1934 Act Public Company Reporting, and SEC and NYSE Regulatory Compliance. His transactional work also encompasses Real Estate, Acquisitions, Financing including Lines of Credit, Leasing, and REITs and Delaware Statutory Trusts.

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 or via email at crf@jwlinternational.com.

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