David C. Clarke

David Clarke focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, public companies, venture capital funds and private equity funds. He also represents mature privately held companies that are pursuing sale or recapitalization transactions. David's practice emphasizes venture capital and angel financing, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, spinoffs, public offerings and general corporate counseling. David's emerging growth practice covers all stages of a company's lifecycle, from the start-up phase through liquidity and beyond. He usually serves as outside general counsel for corporate clients and as a key advisor on fundraising and strategic transactions. David's public company practice includes M&A, public offerings, corporate governance and securities compliance. In addition to corporate clients, David represents leading venture capital and growth equity firms on portfolio company investments, and leading private equity firms on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and portfolio company matters. David is a regular speaker on venture financing, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity topics.

David's corporate clients include Avvo, Blist, Cranium, DS-IQ, Expedia, Farecast, HouseValues, HyperQuality, Jott Networks, LiquidPlanner, Mercer & Company, Pelago, RealSelf, Revenue Science, Ryzex, Shiftboard and SNAPin Software. David's private equity and venture fund clients include Blue Point Capital Partners, Endeavour Capital, Frazier Technology Ventures, Ignition Partners, Lone Star Funds, Madrona Venture Group, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Najeti Ventures, Nauta Capital, Northwest Venture Associates, Rosewood Capital, Swiftsure Capital and WestRiver Capital.

Professional Recognition

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America
• Listed in Washington Law & Politics "Washington Super Lawyers," 2007 - 2008 
• Listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Seattle's Best Lawyers"
• Listed as a top lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate and Venture Capital by Washington CEO/Avvo

Professional Leadership

• Technology Alliance, Board of Trustees, 2003 - Present
• American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Community Involvement

• Seattle Repertory Theater, Board of Trustees, 2004 - 2007

Related Employment

• Nimble Technology, Inc., Seattle, WA, Chief Operating Officer, 2000 - 2001