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Eric H.

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Partner at Haakon Venture Law
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eric H. is a Partner at Haakon Venture Law, providing corporate legal counsel to startups and growth-stage companies. His expertise spans M&A transactions, venture capital, and fundraising, drawing from experience at Best Buy and Dorsey & Whitney LLP. He earned his J. D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

He helps founders and investors navigate critical legal moments, offering services as a fractional general counsel. Eric aims to provide the expertise of a large firm and Fortune 500 company without the traditional overhead, serving clients in Minneapolis and nationally.

Unique fact: Eric frequently advises startups on avoiding common early-stage legal mistakes, particularly around entity formation, that can jeopardize future funding rounds or acquisitions.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Personality Overview

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Objective Thinker
Late Adopter
Skeptic

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Startup Legal Strategy
He focuses on helping startups avoid common legal mistakes, especially before they seek funding or an acquisition, emphasizing correct entity formation.
M&A Transactions
His practice centers on advising middle-market businesses and growth companies through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Partner
Haakon Venture Law
3-2022 - 1-2026
Vice President, Legal
NeueHealth
5-2021 - 3-2022
AVP, Legal
Bright Health
7-2008 - 5-2021
Senior Director, Legal
Best Buy
2005 - 2008
Corporate Attorney
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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Education
J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
B.A.
Lawrence University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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