About
David Peteler
For over 30 years, I have helped clients make an impact on their business and our society.
As a father and grandfather, I want to do what I can to improve our world and leave it better for the future generations.
My clients share my concern over our society and our environment. I serve companies in social impact, renewable energy, sustainable products, agriculture, and other industries that have a positive impact on our economy and our lives.
My consumer-facing clients develop products for Fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, charitable giving, the elderly, and underrepresented populations.
From Silicon Valley in the 1980’s to Minnesota in the 2020’s, I’ve developed expertise and experience working with a broad range of businesses and industries, including:
- Startups and Entrepreneurial Companies
- Venture Capital Financing
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Project Financing
- Benefit Corporations and Non-Profits
- Social Impact Companies
I’ve been pleased to work with minority and women founders, helping them structure their businesses, prepare for financing, and negotiate and close investments.
In my spare time, I work with a non-profit organization that supports an orphanage in India for Tibetan refugee children. I have enjoyed rock climbing and mountaineering, summiting Mt. Athabasca (Canada), Mt. Rainier (Washington), Mt. Whitney (California) and Denali (Alaska). I own and operate a small resort in northern Minnesota, catering to health and wellness retreats.
How can I help you make your mark on the world?
- Columbia University School of Law (JD)
- University of Michigan (MA)
- Carleton College (BA cum laude)
- Leningrad State University
- University Paul Valery
- President, Yeru Bon Center
- Minnesota Continuing Legal Education: Start-Up Financing: From Private Offering to Crowdfunding, 1/12/2021
- Twin Cities Startup Week: Your Series A Offering: The Legal Part, 10/10/2020
- Twin Cities Startup Week: Tech Startups – The Legal Stuff 10/9/2019
- Twin Cities Startup Week: Tech Startups: Getting the Legal Part Right, 10/08/2018
- Minnesota Darwin Lessons Part 2, 10/10/2018
- Nine Steps to a Successful Sale of your Business