Perlov

Scott M. Perlov

Partner
Denver

I advise companies and investors through every stage of development, from early-stage financing to exit.

Scott Perlov serves as outside general counsel advising startups, emerging growth companies, and venture capital investors through every stage of their life cycle, from incorporation and early-stage financing to commercial scaling and exits. With an understanding of the Colorado and California startup ecosystems, Scott offers his clients creative solutions to help them meet their business goals.

Scott advises founders and management teams on entity formation, venture capital financings, corporate governance, commercial agreements, and day-to-day operational legal matters. He also represents investors, venture capital funds, and family offices in connection with fund-related matters and portfolio company investments. He has managed hundreds of financings, from early-stage angel rounds to late-stage-pre-exit preferred stock financings.

Scott also holds an active pro bono practice, serving as a pro bono supervising attorney for the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at the University of Colorado and also regularly mentors founders at tech-oriented accelerators.

Scott holds an LL.M in Taxation from New York University School of Law, a J.D. cum laude from American University Colloege of Law, and an M.B.A. in International Business from Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management.

Education

  • LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law, 2004
  • J.D., cum laude, American University, Washington College of Law, 2000 — Dean's Honor Award in Tax
  • M.B.A., International Business, Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management, 1994
  • B.A., Economics, Colgate University, 1990

Bar and Court Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado
  • California

Honors & Involvement

Honors
  • Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law (2024), Ventura Capital Law (2027)