About
David Niebauer has spent about 20 years serving as General Counsel for cleantech startups and investors, having previously led the San Francisco venture capital practice at Graham & James (now Squire Patton Boggs), where he focused on venture capital financing and M&A. His General Counsel roles have included companies such as Smart Wires, Zenergy Power, Brillouin Energy, TerraPass, Carbonflow, SRECTrade, and LumiGrow, along with Jane Capital Partners and Old Growth Ventures. He holds a B.A. from the State University of New York, an M.A. from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
Invests in
CleantechEnergy
Experience
- Charm IndustrialGeneral Counsel (fractional)current2021 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- Energy Transition VenturesGeneral Counsel (fractional)current2021 — presentHouston, TX
- Law Offices of David NiebauerTransactional Attorneycurrent2000 — presentSan Francisco, Portland, Seattle
- Brillouin Energy Corp.Director of Business Development and General Counsel (fractional)2011 — 2026Berkeley, CA
- Smart Wires Inc.General Counsel2012 — 2017San Francisco, CA
- CarbonFlow, Inc.General Counsel2006 — 2011
- Climate Clean Inc.General Counsel2007 — 2009
- Graham & James LLP (now Squire Patton Boggs)Partner1993 — 2000
Education
- University of MichiganMA, English1979 — 1980
- Brooklyn Law SchoolJD, law1983 — 1986
Skills & more
Program ManagementMergers20Intellectual Property31Cleantech16Venture Capital51Renewable Energy17Licensing32Corporate Finance15Carbon1Purchase Agreements1Start-ups52Private Equity8
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Due DiligenceEnergyContract NegotiationJoint VenturesMergers & AcquisitionsVenture FinancingSecurities RegulationPurchasingStrategyPatentsEntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsFrom David's professional profile.
Colleagues at Energy Transition Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does David Niebauer work?
- David Niebauer is General Counsel at Energy Transition Ventures.
- What does David Niebauer invest in?
- David Niebauer invests in Cleantech, Energy.
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