Stephen T. Mears is a partner in the Corporate Department and co-head of the Private Funds Group. He concentrates on private investment funds, including venture capital, growth equity and buyout funds. He represents fund sponsors in all aspects of fund formation, operation and management, including fund structuring, portfolio investments, sales and distributions, internal governance and management, regulatory compliance and ongoing maintenance and administration. Stephen also represents institutional investors in connection with their participation in private investment funds.
Stephen has recently represented sponsors in raising funds ranging in size from under $100 million to over $2.5 billion. Representative clients include:
- GenCap America
- General Catalyst Partners
- New Enterprise Associates
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Sterling Partners
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Thrive Capital Partners
Education
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Boston College Law School, J.D., 1991
summa cum laude
Order of the Coif
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Boston College, B.S., 1988
summa cum laude
Admissions & Qualifications
- Massachusetts
Awards & Recognition
Chambers Global: USA: Investment Funds: Venture Capital: Fund Formation 2020-2021
Chambers USA: Massachusetts: Private Equity: Fund Formation 2008-2021
Chambers USA: Nationwide: Investment Funds: Venture Capital: Fund Formation 2016-2021
Best Lawyers in America 2013-2022
The Legal 500 United States: Investment Fund Formation & Management - Private Equity Funds 2015, 2017-2021
Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2010-2018
New England Super Lawyers 2007-2009