FBT Gibbons Private Equity Group fortifies capabilities with addition of Herb Moore to Newark office

JR Moore brings deep and well-rounded experience advising venture capital and private equity fund sponsors on fund formation, fund operations, and portfolio investment transactions, as well as representing startups and growth‑stage companies throughout their corporate lifecycles. He also served as in-house counsel at an active seed and early-stage venture capital firm in New York, which gives him a practical, business-oriented perspective on client needs. His practice spans the full lifecycle of private investment funds, including structuring, marketing, and governance. He regularly counsels founders and investors on venture financings from pre‑seed and seed rounds, through later‑stage investments and exits across technology, data, life sciences, blockchain, and other emerging sectors.

“JR brings sophisticated fund formation experience and a practical understanding of how sponsors, investors, and founders operate throughout the investment lifecycle,” said Edward W. Moore, Jr, leader of the firm’s Private Equity & Venture practice group. “He broadens our ability to structure, launch, and support private investment funds, while strengthening the depth of experience we bring to portfolio investments and venture transactions across our platform.”

“Much of my practice is focused on working alongside founders and emerging managers as they build companies and investment programs from the ground up,” JR Moore said. “FBT Gibbons offers a collaborative environment with strong private equity and venture capabilities that align naturally with that work. The firm’s depth across corporate, regulatory, and transactional disciplines allows me to support clients seamlessly as they grow, raise capital, and execute complex transactions. I’m excited to partner with my new colleagues to build on the firm’s strong foundation and contribute to its continued success.”

JR Moore is also a frequent author and speaker on venture capital and fund formation topics and has long advised emerging managers and innovative investment platforms.

The Private Equity & Venture team represents private equity and venture capital investors across all aspects of their investment cycle, from negotiating partnership agreements and structuring funds to undertaking platform acquisitions, restructurings and exit transactions. They also provide comprehensive legal and advisory services to portfolio companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking financial investors and buyers.