Investment Management Practice expands with addition of Jacob Comer as Partner at Seward & Kissel firm.
Jacob Comer Joins Seward & Kissel LLP as Partner in Investment Management Group
Jacob Comer, a seasoned professional with a focus on venture capital, has joined Seward & Kissel LLP as a partner in their Investment Management group. Comer's expertise lies in legal expertise and executive experience in fund formation, regulatory strategy, and high-stakes transactions.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Seward & Kissel, Comer served on the executive committee of NovaQuest Capital Management. In this role, he gained substantial hands-on experience with fund formation and deal structuring in venture capital and private markets. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade in the investment management department of a major international law firm.
Education
Comer holds a J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and a B.B.A. from Marshall University.
Focus Areas in Venture Capital
Comer's role at Seward & Kissel will be on venture capital formation and transactions. He aims to support venture capital clients in navigating evolving investment strategies and market trends, notably reflected by the firm's recent attention to seed investment shifts toward private equity and private credit strategies.
Notable Quotes
"I’m excited to join Seward & Kissel and help grow a dedicated venture capital practice that builds on the Firm’s market-leading private funds practice,” said Comer.
Gary Anderson, partner at Seward & Kissel, highlighted Comer’s unique blend of legal acumen and executive experience as a tremendous asset for clients: “His unique blend of legal acumen and executive experience in venture capital and fund formation will be a tremendous asset to our clients navigating complex transactions and emerging investment strategies.”
The Firm's Perspective
James Cofer, managing partner of Seward & Kissel, stated that Comer's arrival marks an exciting moment of growth in the firm's Investment Management offering. Cofer also mentioned that Comer's joining allows Seward & Kissel to formalize and grow its venture capital group. Seward & Kissel is delighted to welcome Comer, as his background in both in-house and Big Law uniquely positions him to address the firm's clients' sophisticated venture capital needs.
Kevin Neubauer, partner and co-head of Seward & Kissel's Investment Management Group, is excited to help grow a dedicated venture capital practice at Seward & Kissel. The firm's client base includes over a third of the top 50 private equity and private debt firms, offering an exceptional foundation for expanding capabilities in venture capital formation and transactions.
In summary, Jacob Comer’s distinguished career combines law and investment management with a sharp focus on venture capital fund formation, regulatory strategy, and navigating complex market dynamics, making him a key figure in Seward & Kissel’s expansion into venture capital services.
Jacob Comer's expertise in venture capital and private equity, gained from his role at NovaQuest Capital Management and his previous legal experience, will be utilized in Seward & Kissel LLP's Investment Management group, where he will focus on venture capital formation and transactions. His goal is to help venture capital clients adjust to shifting investment strategies and trends, particularly in private equity and private credit.