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Michelle Fernandes

Investor

General Counsel at Index Ventures

San Francisco

About

Michelle Fernandes joined Index Ventures in 2020 as General Counsel, advising entrepreneurs and the investment team on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the company lifecycle. She previously was a senior associate at Gunderson Dettmer and began her career at Wilson Sonsini focusing on M&A.

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Experience

  1. Index VenturesGeneral Counselcurrent2026 — present
  2. Index VenturesVP, US Legal2022 — 2026
  3. Index VenturesLead Counsel, US2020 — 2022San Francisco, California
  4. Gunderson DettmerSenior Associate2016 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiAssociate2014 — 2016San Francisco
  6. JONES DAY®Associate2012 — 2014Greater New York City Area
  7. Fordham Law SchoolLaw Student2009 — 2012
  8. Jones DaySummer Associate2011
  9. Jones DaySummer Associate2010
  10. BlackRockAnalyst2006 — 2009
  11. Goldman SachsIntern2005

Skills & more

Legal Research6Legal Writing3Mergers & Acquisitions6Private Equity4Investment Management1Finance1Contract Law1Intellectual Property2Venture CapitalCorporate LawCorporate GovernanceDivestitures
+8 moreDue DiligenceSecurities OfferingsIPOVenture FinancingCorporate Venture CapitalEmerging TechnologiesStart-upsBusiness Formation

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Colleagues at Index Ventures

Adrianna Ma
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Alexander Bruehl
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Ali Fisher Sweet
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Ana Andreescu
Investor at Index Ventures
André Dubois
Investor at Index Ventures
Avron Marcus
Investor at Index Ventures
Bastian Hasslinger
Investor at Index Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Fernandes?
Michelle Fernandes joined Index Ventures in 2020 as General Counsel, advising entrepreneurs and the investment team on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the company lifecycle. She previously was a senior associate at Gunderson Dettmer and began her career at Wilson Sonsini focusing on M&A.
Where does Michelle Fernandes work?
Michelle Fernandes is General Counsel at Index Ventures.
Where did Michelle Fernandes go to school?
Michelle Fernandes studied at Fordham University School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD)); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Policy Analysis and Management).

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