Ben Straughan is a Perkins Coie corporate partner who advises growth companies, investors, and strategic acquirers on venture financings, cross-border investment transactions, and corporate governance matters. Ben has a focus on space and emerging technologies and cross-border investments in US growth stage companies. As co-chair of Perkins Coie’s NewSpace industry group, Ben counsels satellite, data and in-space companies on capital formation, investments, and strategic partnerships. Ben’s practice and client base spans the full investment lifecycle, including venture capital, growth equity, joint ventures, and buy-side and sell-side M&A.