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Sponsored by: Pierce Atwood
Updated: June 27, 2022 2022 Startup Hub

Pierce Atwood

Investing in Maine’s economy by investing in Maine startups

At Pierce Atwood, we know that entrepreneurs and emerging businesses are essential components of our state’s economic growth. We also know that startups work on shoestring budgets that make it difficult to access the type of legal services they need. That’s why Pierce Atwood offers cost efficient guidance, counseling, and legal services covering the essential steps in establishing and growing a new business and preparing early-stage businesses for the journey ahead.

David E. Barry

Our Catalyst program offers innovative and flexible fee arrangements designed to address cash flow challenges while providing essential advice and counsel in areas such as technology transfer and licensing, research and development, financing and equity investments, accessing government and NGO funding, protecting intellectual property rights, and buying or leasing real estate.

We also support a variety of organizations that provide services and opportunities to Maine’s startup community:

We’re a strategic partner of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, which helps to spur innovation, build talent, and drive economic growth in Portland, the state of Maine, and beyond, particularly in the critically-important fields of computer and information sciences, artificial intelligence, and advanced life sciences.

For many years. Pierce Atwood has sponsored Startup Maine, which brings together innovative startups and entrepreneurs for learning opportunities and creative collaborations. In addition to participating in their annual conference, we continue to host formal and informal opportunities for innovators to exchange ideas and knowledge.

As a lead sponsor for Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, we support MCE’s mission to build and lead a community of growth-oriented Maine businesses. MCE has helped accelerate the growth of hundreds of businesses and now has a network of more than 200 mentors. Pierce Atwood partner Andrea Suter, who regularly advises startups, family-owned, and early-stage companies, is MCE’s current board chair.

Pierce Atwood is also a long-time supporter of the New England Ocean Cluster and their mission to “Transform the Blue Economy,” where members work together to advance and modernize ocean-related industries that help grow Maine’s economy in ways that are both inclusive and environmentally sound.

Startups and entrepreneurs bring innovation, adaptability, and creativity to Maine’s business community. We’re proud of supporting their efforts and contributing to their success as they introduce new technologies, new ideas, and new opportunities to market.

— David E. Barry
Managing Partner
Pierce Atwood