The Venture Pipeline Group is a DLA Piper business unit that is specifically focused on helping clients with venture capital funding, as well as operational, business and legal advice and support needed to grow their companies. Our group actively advises on business plans, management and recruiting issues, market development, strategic partnerships and financing strategies. Ultimately, the Venture Pipeline works to connect start-ups with targeted funding sources - by leveraging the firm’s extensive, global network of angel, venture, institutional and strategic investors. Our purpose is simple - to fit great companies with great investors.