Jason Jones specializes in representing private equity and venture capital funds, as well as private equity and venture capital-backed companies, on a wide range of transactions, including fund formation and management; convertible note and SAFE financings; preferred stock financings; growth equity investments; secondary sales of founder equity; tender offers; joint ventures; and mergers and acquisitions. He also serves as outside general counsel to start-ups and growth-stage companies and has advised several companies from formation to exit.
Throughout his career, Jason has worked with investors and companies in a variety of industries, including beauty and personal care, consumer goods, technology, real estate, video games, and biotech. Jason has particular expertise in representing companies co-founded by celebrities and social impact companies, including public benefit corporations.
Jason is also an active participant in San Diego's vibrant start-up community. He serves as an advisor to StartR, an accelerator program sponsored by the UC San Diego Rady School of Management, and NuFund Venture Group (formerly TechCoast Angels San Diego) and is a frequent presenter on topics relating to private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.