At Vela Wood, we’re pleased to offer our private equity clients a full suite of services. Our attorneys can help you navigate the complex regulatory environment surrounding fund formation, offering documentation, investor sourcing, capital deployment, and exit strategies.

Vela Wood draws on the firm’s startup, corporate M&A, and real estate practices, as well as its deep connections with the Dallas venture capital investor market, to assist its clients in finding the right vehicle for raising a fund. Because we represent a number of small and growing businesses, we are in a unique position to advise our private equity clients on issues that matter most to their potential portfolio companies. Let our experience work for you.

Vela Wood is recognized by Chambers, a globally renowned legal ranking publication, in its 2025 Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide as a leading small to medium-sized law firm in Texas for our corporate practice.

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  • Represent multiple venture funds ranging from $30M AUM to $500M AUM
  • Represent multiple Texas-based independent sponsors, each of which the firm has represented in 10+ SPV vehicles
  • Provide US investment guidance for multiple overseas investment funds
  • Represent multiple Texas-based ultra-high net worth family offices ($1B+ in assets) in fund and venture related activities

Resources
Resources
Select Offerings Exemption Chart

Identify some of the requirements, limitations, and advantages of a few federal exemptions available to small businesses raising capital.

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Recent Blog Posts
Sports & Gaming
Sports Betting Bills “Adjourned Sine Die” In The Lone Star State — What Is Next For Texas?

Texas wrapped up its 2025 legislative session with several sports wagering bills left on the table. This blog covers when the next chance will be to legalize sports wagering in Texas and what the industry should do in the meantime.


Funding & Capital Raising
Investment Advisor Exclusions

Not everyone who discusses money or investments is considered an investment advisor. This blog breaks down key exemptions for professionals like publishers, family offices, and those offering non-securities advice—and highlights how crossing certain lines can trigger SEC oversight.


Sports & Gaming
Sports Betting & Fantasy Sports Regulation Map

A map displaying the overlap between sports betting and fantasy sports regulation in the US presented by VW Partner Kevin Vela at the SBC Summit Americas in May 2025.


Lead Attorneys

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– Coach Cranfill

Kevin Vela Partner

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

— Marcus Aurelius

Radney Wood Partner

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– Anonymous

Carr Staley Partner

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– Japanese Proverb

Zach Jones Partner

“Just keep swimming.”

– Dory

Rebecca Carpenter Senior Attorney