Mark Cloutier is an experienced strategic advisor who counsels founders, boards and management teams on M&A, venture financing and other transformative transactions. Focusing on technology, AI, biotech and life sciences, Mark is known for leading multidisciplinary deal teams on fast-moving transactions and for his ability to structure and negotiate complex capital and liquidity solutions, secondaries and tender offers, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships.

Mark also represents venture capital, growth capital and private equity funds in their portfolio investments. Fund managers, sponsors and family offices rely on Mark’s proven quantitative ability and experience to build thesis-driven investment strategies that leverage minority controls, bespoke economics and strategic exit rights to maximize long term economic performance on a portfolio-wide basis.

Mark is a recognized leader in venture capital and strategic M&A and has advised on numerous recent high-profile transactions. Clients value the long-term relationships and trust they develop with Mark as he helps them navigate challenging legal issues and critical business milestones.

Education

  • Boston College Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2015)
    • Boston College (B.A., magna cum laude, 2012)

      Bar Admission

      • Massachusetts, 2015

      Recognition

      • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in: 
        • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2022-2027
        • Corporate Law, 2022-2027
        • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2022-2027
        • Venture Capital Law, 2024-2027
      • Order of the Coif, Boston College Law School, 2015
      • Phi Beta Kappa, Boston College, 2012
      • Scholar of the College, Boston College, 2012
      • Omicron Delta Epsilon, Boston College, 2012