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David M. DiGiacomo

Partner, Attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP

Denver, CO Website 303.291.1373

About

David M. DiGiacomo, a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, has advised larger mid-market companies on mergers. He advises founders and closely held businesses on company sales, asset sales, and roll-ups. He guides companies through seed and angel rounds, then through Series A, Series B, and Series C financings. He helps fund sponsors, family offices, and accelerators raise capital. David M. DiGiacomo earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado, School of Law in 2014. Having started two companies himself, he knows what founders and investors in a growing business weigh during a deal. He started in practice through the Blackstone Fellowship and the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network at University of Colorado Law. He counsels entrepreneurs and investors on deals in cannabis, blockchain, and natural foods.

Who is a good fit for David M. DiGiacomo

  • Owners of closely held companies preparing to sell the business.
  • Founders of emerging companies moving through a seed or Series A financing.
  • Family offices and high-net-worth individuals pursuing an acquisition.
  • Mid-market companies pursuing a roll-up or an asset sale.

Education and admissions

Education
  • University of Colorado, School of Law, J.D., 2014
  • University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, M.B.A. in Real estate finance and entrepreneurship, 2014
  • University of Colorado-Boulder, B.A., 2009
Bar admissions
Colorado

Recognition

  • Selected by Best Lawyers to the "Ones to Watch" list for Venture Capital Law, Denver area (2021-Present)

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures

Representative matters

As described on the firm’s website.

  • Represented an emerging technology company in a multimillion-dollar merger transaction.
  • Advised a consumer products company on an asset sale and strategic exit.
  • Structured and raised capital for a venture capital fund on behalf of family office investors.
  • Guided an early-stage natural foods company through a venture capital financing round.
  • Represented an accelerator client in raising and deploying capital across a portfolio of growth-stage investments.
  • Negotiated a co-packing and distribution agreement for a growth-stage consumer brand.
  • Advised a closely held cannabis industry business on succession planning and corporate governance.

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

David M. DiGiacomo often serves growth companies as outside general counsel on entity formation and commercial contracting. He negotiates distribution agreements and managed services arrangements for those clients. He also guides high-net-worth owners on governance and on plans for who will succeed them.

In Boulder, David M. DiGiacomo worked as fractional general counsel for emerging and growth-stage companies. From 2015 to 2020, he mentored participants in the Canopy Boulder Accelerator program.

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