Jake Funk is a Senior Managing Associate at Sidley Austin, based in the Palo Alto office. Specializing in Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, M&A, Private Equity, and Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense, Jake advises emerging growth and later-stage companies, venture capital funds, and private equity firms on strategic transactions. His expertise includes venture capital and growth equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. Jake regularly counsels boards of directors, founders, and investors on complex corporate matters. He earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School and holds a bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, in political science and economics from the University of Redlands. His notable experience includes a legal internship with the San Francisco 49ers.
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