Seward & Kissel has announced that Jacob Comer has joined as a partner in its Investment Management group, with a focus on venture capital formation and transactions. He brings extensive experience in fund formation, cross-border fundraising, and deal structuring.
Previously, Comer was on the executive committee at Novaquest Capital Management, supervising all legal matters, and spent nearly a decade in the investment management department of a major international law firm. He holds a J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and a B.B.A. from Marshall University.
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“Jacob’s arrival marks an exciting moment of growth in our preeminent Investment Management offering. His joining allows Seward & Kissel to formalize and grow our venture capital group.”
James Cofer, managing partner of Seward & Kissel
“We are delighted to welcome Jacob to Seward & Kissel. His background in both in-house and Big Law uniquely positions him to address our clients’ sophisticated venture capital needs.”
Kevin Neubauer, partner and co-head of the firm’s Investment Management Group
“I’m excited to join Seward & Kissel and help grow a dedicated venture capital practice that builds on the firm’s market-leading private funds practice. With a client base that includes over a third of the top 50 private equity and private debt firms, Seward & Kissel offers an exceptional foundation to expand the Firm’s capabilities in venture capital formation and transactions.”
Jacob Comer
“Jacob’s addition to the Firm reflects our continued commitment to serving the evolving needs of the industry. His unique blend of legal acumen and executive experience in venture capital and fund formation will be a tremendous asset to our clients navigating complex transactions and emerging investment strategies.”
Gary Anderson, partner in the Business Transactions Group and member of Seward & Kissel’s Management Committee
