John Coughlan and Pat Franke assisted our client, Porsche SE, in its recent follow-on investment in Markforged. Porsche SE is a listed holding company which holds a majority position in the Volkswagen Group consisting of twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. In addition, Porsche SE makes strategic investments along the automotive value chain ranging from basic technologies geared to supporting the development and production process through to vehicle- and mobility-related services. Lane Powell is proud to represent Porsche SE in these transactions including with respect to its most recent investment in Markforged.