Venture Capital and Startups
Jim is a Silicon Valley native and classic startup lawyer, who represents clients with big ideas.
Jim Brenner works with founders and entrepreneurs through the entire life cycle of their companies, including formation, fundraising, and exit processes. He serves as an outside counsel for several clients and, on occasion, acts as investor counsel in venture and growth capital financings.
Jim has particular strength in counseling consumer-facing and digital media companies, including those involved in content creation and augmented reality/virtual reality, artificial intelligence technologies, and business models that utilize large language models.
Clients appreciate Jim's approach to the practice of law, which is predicated on the understanding that every investment, transaction, or partnership begins with the need to build a relationship. Jim works closely with his clients to balance legal risks with business needs that affect immediate decisions, as well as short-term and long-term goals.