On Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, Scarinci Hollenbeck served as a sponsor of AI for Rollups & Holdcos — Drinks, Demos & Strategy, an invitation-only gathering held at a private venue in Midtown Manhattan as part of AI Agent Week 2026. The event brought together a curated audience of rollup and holdco founders, private equity operators, AI company builders, and investors actively deploying capital into the AI sector.
Capping a full day of programming at the AI Agent Conference 2026, the evening reception brought together a smaller, hand-selected circle of operators and investors for the kind of off-the-record conversations that drive real deal flow during AI Agent Week. Scarinci Hollenbeck was privileged to be among the sponsors making the night happen.
Hosted by Vadim Rogovskiy (founder of Rebel Capital and EVE) and Jason Kirby (founder of Thunder.vc), the evening combined drinks, conversation, and a handful of selected AI demos. Discussion centered on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way rollups and holdcos are built, operated, and scaled, including the use of AI to identify acquisition targets, run operations, manage revenue, and move faster than traditional private equity playbooks allow.
Why Scarinci Hollenbeck Sponsored This AI Rollups and Holdcos Event
The event captured exactly the kind of intersection our corporate practice serves every day: capital on one side and innovation on the other.
On one side of the table sat financial sponsors, private equity operators, family offices, and strategic investors evaluating where to deploy capital in the rapidly evolving AI economy. On the other side sat founders and operators of AI companies, holdcos, and rollup platforms seeking the right partners, the right structures, and the right counsel to scale.
Scarinci Hollenbeck advises clients on both sides of that transaction. From buy-side and sell-side M&A representation, to fund formation, to acquisition financing, to operating-company governance for portfolio holdings, our attorneys are deeply familiar with the legal architecture that supports modern deal-making, particularly in technology-driven sectors where speed, structure, and risk allocation matter as much as the underlying thesis.
Sponsoring this event was a natural fit. The conversations at AI Agent Week reflect the same conversations happening in our conference rooms: how to structure the next acquisition, how to protect the upside, how to move quickly without skipping the diligence that protects long-term value.
Scarinci Hollenbeck Attorneys at the AI Rollups and Holdcos Event
Three Scarinci Hollenbeck attorneys represented the firm at the event:
- Michael Sheppeard, Chair of the firm's Business Law department, delivered remarks as the sponsoring representative and advises clients on M&A, cross-border transactions, and corporate restructurings.
- John D. Giampolo, Partner, brings nationally recognized experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and representation of private equity funds, hedge funds, and secured lenders.
- Ryan O. Miller, Partner, advises clients on corporate transactions and business matters, with a hybrid practice that also handles partnership, governance, and contract disputes when deals do not go as planned.
Their presence reflected the depth of the firm's corporate, M&A, and investment practice and underscored Scarinci Hollenbeck's commitment to supporting the founders, operators, and investors driving the next wave of AI-enabled deal activity in New York and beyond.
Behind Every Great Deal Is Great Counsel
Whether you are an investor evaluating an AI acquisition target, a holdco operator structuring your next rollup, or a founder navigating a sale to a strategic or financial buyer, Scarinci Hollenbeck's corporate, M&A, and private equity attorneys are positioned to help you move with confidence.
To discuss your next transaction, contact Scarinci Hollenbeck today.
