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Mike A. Pestana
Partner
Corporate
San Francisco

D650-849-3023

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  • Represents Start-Ups and Venture Investors

    Mike provides strategic business advice and counsel to startups and venture investors on a broad range of issues, with a particular focus on private financings and acquisitions.

  • Diverse Industry Experience

    Mike has worked with clients in various industries, including enterprise SaaS, cloud computing, fintech, renewable energy, industrial sustainability, and alternative proteins.

  • Thought Leadership

    Mike often speaks on matters related to venture financings, start-ups, and corporate governance.

Mike Pestana is a corporate partner in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and specializes in corporate and securities law. He represents early- and late-stage start-ups throughout all stages of their life cycle, along with numerous venture investors. Mike often leads strategic deals, including private financings, secondary transactions, tender offers, recapitalizations, and acquisitions. 

Mike regularly provides strategic business and legal advice to entrepreneurs and start-ups as outside general counsel. His clients represent the full range of the start-up ecosystem, from one-person companies to unicorns preparing for a public offering.   

In addition, Mike is often a speaker on matters related to start-ups and venture financings, including at events hosted by Berkeley SkyDeck, Founder University, The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, and 500 Startups.

Experience

Mike Pestana is a corporate partner in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and specializes in corporate and securities law. He represents early- and late-stage start-ups throughout all stages of their life cycle, along with numerous venture investors. Mike often leads strategic deals, including private financings, secondary transactions, tender offers, recapitalizations, and acquisitions. 

Mike regularly provides strategic business and legal advice to entrepreneurs and start-ups as outside general counsel. His clients represent the full range of the start-up ecosystem, from one-person companies to unicorns preparing for a public offering.   

In addition, Mike is often a speaker on matters related to start-ups and venture financings, including at events hosted by Berkeley SkyDeck, Founder University, The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, and 500 Startups.

Focus Areas
Recent Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises etherWhere on $16.3 Million Series B Extension for Innovative Location Services Technology
On July 25, 2024, etherWhere Corporation, a leader in low-power Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, announced the closing of a $16.3 million Series B extension. The round was led by Cambium Capital, Walden International, and a strategic U.S.-based investor. The new funds will be used to develop the next generation of low-power products and expand engineering talent and customer support.
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Firm Advises Meati on $100 Million Series C1 Funding
On May 8, 2024, Meati Foods, a producer of animal-free meats crafted from the company’s unique, whole-food MushroomRoot,™ announced that it has secured $100 million in Series C1 funding, bringing its total raised to $365 million since its founding seven years ago. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Meati on the transaction.

The latest round of funding—the largest investment in an alternative protein company since Meati’s own $150 million Series C fundraise in 2022—was led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech, and included returning investors Prelude Ventures, Bond, Revolution Growth, and Congruent. The injection of capital was accompanied by the appointment of Grosvenor Food & AgTech’s Katrin Burt and Prelude Ventures’ Mark Cupta to Meati’s board.

The Wilson Sonsini team advising Meati on the transaction included:

Corporate
Bob O’Connor
Mike Pestana
Viet Nguyen
Michelle Mealer
Janine Swanson
Nathaniel Siegel

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Recent Events
Affiliated Programs
GFX 2024 Venture Summit & Startup Showcase
Wilson Sonsini proudly sponsors GFX 2024, a Venture Summit & Startup Showcase that provides a opportunity to connect and engage in Sacramento's vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Affiliated Programs
LAUNCH’s Founder University
On February 14th& 15th, Wilson Sonsini is sponsoring a virtual two day program - Founder University. Presented by LAUNCH and Jason Calacanis, this particular Founder University is a two-day curriculum for women founders and co-founders. This online-only event will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST. Wilson Sonsini partners Becki DeGraw and Mike Pestana will be presenting.
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