Press Release 04.11.24
Steve Ryan advises companies on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate governance matters with a strong emphasis on representing private high-growth companies and venture capital investment firms.
Steve focuses his work with venture-backed companies and founders to practically solve complex issues, develop strategies to navigate risks while achieving business objectives, and efficiently execute to drive results. He routinely serves as outside general counsel to clients, assisting them with board governance, evaluating and executing financing alternatives, securing and protecting intellectual property, stakeholder management and accessing specialized legal resources.
Steve is a practical and business-minded advisor to his clients. His client-first approach to providing legal services includes being accessible, providing clear and effective communication, leveraging technology and competitive pricing.
Representative Experience
- Represented Kaseware Inc. in its recent investment by The Riverside Company.
- Represented Enspira in its acquisition by HUDDL3 Group.
- Represented Forza Telecom in its acquisition by AFL.
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- Represented Zavda Technologies in its acquisition by Applied Insight.
- Represented Makeswift Inc. in its sale to BigCommerce.
- Represented Clowder in its sale to Advanced Solution International (ASI).
- Represented Pivot Investment Partners in co-leading a $21 million Series B funding round for Traydstream.
- Represented Concentric Educational Solutions in $5 million Series A Growth Funding.
- Represented DirectAthletics in its acquisition by FloSports.
- Represented ETHIX 360 in its acquisition by StarCompliance.
- Represented Interware Development Company Inc. in its acquisition by Avenu Insights & Analytics, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital.
- Represented HyperQube in the sale of its assets to ThreatLocker.
- Represented Pivot Investment Partners in its CAD $17 million Series A financing for OneVest.
Professional Highlights
- Prior to joining Pillsbury, Steve was a partner at a Washington, DC, office and co-leader of the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice at an international law firm.
- Designated as a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
- Member of the CFA Society of Washington, DC
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- Speaking Engagements
- "NVTC Starting Point Session II: Preparing for Growth” Northern Virginia Technology Council (September 20, 2023).
- “First Annual Venture Capital Outlook: The Times Are A-Changing!?” CFA Society (October 19, 2022).
Education
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J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2013
B.S., Finance, Virginia Tech, 2006
summa cum laude
Admissions
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District of Columbia
Virginia