Richard Catalano is an accomplished corporate attorney who focuses his practice on guiding emerging and high-growth companies, venture capital and private equity firms, strategic investors, and institutional investors through complex business transactions. He provides strategic counseling primarily in healthtech, life sciences, technology, Web3, consumer enterprise, blockchain, fintech, and cloud and internet sectors.

Richard advises clients and portfolio companies at all stages of growth, from friends-and-family financing rounds to late-stage equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. His in-depth experience negotiating complex equity financings, M&A transactions, and commercial agreements—including licensing, NFT collaborations, technology sourcing, blockchain network, manufacturing and supply, and marketing agreements—allows him to prioritize client needs with a focus on growth and innovation.

Richard’s transactional expertise encompasses venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, and blockchain-related agreements such as Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs), token warrants, and token purchase agreements. His ability to navigate complex equity, debt, and blockchain transactions enables him to deliver innovative, tailored solutions for his clients.

In addition to his transactional work, Richard frequently counsels clients on general corporate and securities matters, including company formation, corporate governance, equity incentives, employment issues, IP, and commercial transactions. He regularly attends client board meetings and prepares board minutes. Venture capital firms also consult with Richard on fund formation, capital deployment, and portfolio company oversight.