About
Jennifer Steiger represents buyers and sellers in private company mergers, acquisitions, and exits. As a Partner at Vela Wood, she advises founders, independent sponsors, and investors. She handles equity financings and joint ventures for entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies. Jennifer has advised clients on private company transactions for 15 years. She served as in-house counsel to the investment management division of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. She practiced in Tokyo for two years. Before Vela Wood, she practiced at Katten, DLA Piper, and Morrison & Foerster. There she advised private equity funds, family offices, and portfolio companies on U.S. and cross-border transactions.
Who is a good fit for Jennifer Steiger
- Founders of a privately held company planning a sale or exit.
- Independent sponsors buying a privately held company.
- Investors joining a private company through a joint venture.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
- University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, M.B.A.
- Stanford University, B.A. in Political Science
- Bar admissions
- California, Texas
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationSearch fund and independent sponsor representationPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented an independent sponsor in its $31M acquisition of a marketing and communications agency ($31,000,000, buyer side)
- Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of fifteen fast food restaurants (buyer side)
- Represented an institutional investor in its GP stakes investment in an infrastructure and energy GP
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional