David Goldenberg, M&A, Startup, Family Office and Corporate Team Of Attorneys is a specialized legal team within VLP Law Group LLP, focusing on corporate and business law for growth-oriented companies, investors, and family offices. As a founding partner, David Goldenberg brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and complex business transactions, standing out for his hands-on approach and history of managing deals ranging from $2 million to $1.9 billion.
The team is known for its practical, client-centered philosophy, leveraging a collaborative model that ensures personalized attention for critical matters while maintaining efficiency for routine needs. With prior roles as general counsel for a leading embedded software company and nearly seven years at Morrison & Foerster, David offers deep insight into both corporate legal strategy and business operational needs. The practice primarily serves startups, emerging growth companies, technology firms, family offices, and individual executives, emphasizing advocacy and tailored solutions rather than standardized approaches.
Services Offered
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Financing
- Securities and Capital Raising
- Corporate Structuring and Restructuring
- Technology Transactions and Licensing
- Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures
- Intellectual Property Counseling
- Executive Compensation
- Family Office Business and Structuring Needs
- Web and E-commerce Legal Services
- Entertainment and Media Law
- Clean Tech and Sustainability Advisory
- Employment Matters for Executives
- SaaS Company Terms and Agreements
- Data Privacy and GDPR Compliance
- Commercial and Vendor Agreement Negotiations
- Angel and Seed Financing
- Acqui-Hire Transactions
- Startup Formation and Corporate Governance
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and admitted to the State Bar of California, the team is recognized with honors including selection to Northern California Super Lawyers and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Dealmakers. David Goldenberg is a frequent author and speaker on topics including venture financing, M&A trends, and startup legal strategies, reinforcing the group’s thought leadership in corporate and technology law.
