Mace is a boutique venture law firm with offices in Denmark and Belgium. The firm advises founders, startups, and growth companies on venture capital transactions, shareholder alignment, incentive programs, and strategic M&A.
Mace focuses on guiding ambitious companies from formation through institutional funding rounds and onward to successful exits. The firm combines deep transaction expertise with a founder-side perspective, ensuring efficient processes, balanced negotiations, and structures aligned with market standards.
The firm operates across Mace Denmark and Mace Belgium, supporting clients in cross-border venture transactions and international growth.
Michael Pilegaard is partner of Mace Denmark and advises startups and scaleups on preparing, negotiating, and closing venture capital rounds from pre-seed to exit. He works closely with founders in institutional financing processes, term sheet negotiations, and complex shareholder matters.
Michael is known for his direct partner involvement, pragmatic negotiation style, and ability to navigate high-pressure funding and M&A situations with clarity and precision.
Mace Belgium is led by Ruben Schoenmaekers and Maxim Van Eeckhout.