“Norman manages to focus on the relevant topics for us and translate them into business contexts, which helps us a lot.”
Biography
Norman Röchert is a partner in our global M&A and Corporate practice based in Berlin.
Norman advises financial investors, corporates, growth companies and founders on all aspects of strategic growth, with a particular focus on venture capital and M&A transactions in the technology, communications and media sectors. He has significant experience advising on high-profile, complex and cross-border transactions in these sectors. In addition, Norman has proven expertise in IPOs and other capital markets related transactions.
Recognized as one of the leading individuals in venture capital in Germany, Norman is valued by clients for his deep sector knowledge, commercial awareness and pragmatic approach. He is known for his ability to navigate complex negotiations and deliver solutions that align with his clients' strategic objectives. Norman's extensive transaction expertise and commitment to client service make him a trusted advisor to both established market leaders and innovative growth companies.
Experience
General Catalyst, Lightspeed, Accel*
Advised General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Accel as lead investors on EUR 600 million Series D equity financing in AI defence company Helsing
Accel*
Advised Accel and other major investors on EUR 1.2 billion secondary of German fintech Trade Republic
Sapphire, Lead investor syndicate*
Advised lead investor syndicate on EUR 100 million Series C and Sapphire on EUR 90 million Series C extension equity financing of German fintech Upvest
General Catalyst*
Advised General Catalyst as lead investor on USD 350 million Series D equity financing in AI agent company Parloa
Balderton Capital*
Advised Balderton Capital as lead investor on EUR 180 million Series C equity financing in Quantum Systems, a leading provider of AI-powered air surveillance systems for defence and industry.
Accel, Meritech*
Advised Accel and Meritech as lead investors on USD 180 million Series C equity financing in n8n, an AI-powered platform for automating workflows.
Finanzen.net*
Advised finanzen.net founding team on the sale alongside Axel Springer to Inflexion and re-investment of the founding team
Balderton Capital, Cherry Ventures, Leitmotif*
Advised Balderton Capital and Cherry Ventures as lead investors on EUR 130 million Series A equity financing in fusion power company Proxima Fusion
General Catalyst*
Advised General Catalyst as lead investor on USD 120 million Series C equity financing in in AI agent company Parloa
Flink SE*
Advised Flink SE on all financing rounds including the most recent USD 100 million Series D financing round
General Catalyst*
Advised General Catalyst as lead investor on USD 450 million Series C equity financing in AI defence company Helsing
DeepL*
Advised DeepL on USD 300 million investment at USD 2 billion valuation
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan*
Advised Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan as lead investor on USD 95 million Series C equity financing of Instagrid
General Catalyst*
Advised General Catalyst as lead investor on USD 223 million Series B equity financing in AI defence company Helsing
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan*
Advised Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan as lead investor on EUR 268 million Series C expansion equity financing of Trade Republic
*Experience prior to joining White & Case
Germany
South Africa
Leipzig, Germany
Germany
Leading individual for Venture Capital
JUVE 2025/2026
Leading Partner: Private Equity:
Venture Capital
Legal 500, 2025
Band 2: Private Equity: Venture Capital
Chambers Germany 2026
Recommended Lawyer: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal 500, 2025
Best Lawyer in Ventures Capital
Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt 2025
Best Lawyer in M&A
Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt 2025
Nominated "Lawyer of the Year for Venture Capital"
Legal 500, 2024, 2025
Notable practitioner for Private Equity: Venture Capital
Chambers Europe 2023-2025
"in financing discussions, focused on the essentials while still providing a very strong safety net, very pragmatic. Input for negotiations between principals. Quick and pragmatic, one of the best German VC lawyers."
Client, JUVE 2025/2026
"One of the kings of venture capital in Germany. He is reliable, quick and knows to negotiate for the client"
Client, Legal 500 Germany, 2025
"Norman has his finger on pulse and is super pragmatic."
Client, Chambers Germany, 2026