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Alternative Venture Capital: The New Unicorn Investors

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In a new paper, Alternative Venture Capital: The New Unicorn Investors, professor Anat Alon-Beck explores the rise of alternative venture capital (AVC) investors and the ways in which these investors are affecting unicorn...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your PPP Loan? Since the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) started in 2020, the Small Business Administration has issued more than...more

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Tech M&A Leaders' Survey - October 2019

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The Tech M&A Leaders’ Survey is a joint effort by Morrison & Foerster and 451 Research to take the temperature of company executives, corporate development officers, lawyers, bankers, and other dealmakers focused on the...more

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Rent The Runway Walks into the Litigation Spotlight

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There’s a new unicorn in town, and this time, it isn’t just another tech company. Rent the Runway, also known as RTR, is now officially valued at over $1 billion after its most recent funding round which raised $125 million....more

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2018 Annual Review and 2019 Outlook Highlights Private Equity Fund Litigation Risk Areas

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In our recently released 2018 Annual Review and 2019 Outlook for Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds and Other Private Funds, we note that innovative market disruptors, a maturing credit cycle, and a philosophical change in how...more

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Global M&A Trends that Could Propel the Robust M&A Market through 2019

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At a recent media roundtable in New York, partners from Hogan Lovells’ global M&A and Regulatory practices outlined trends that could propel the healthy deal environment forward through 2019....more

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The Buyout Board – The evolution of venture capital in the APAC region

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In 2000, venture capital outside of the U.S. was in a nascent form: such investment was in a proto-embryonic stage in the major cities of Western Europe and virtually non-existent in Asia-Pacific. In 1999, according to...more

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Snap Judgment: Unicorns Under Pressure and Addressing Risks of Private Lawsuits

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The recent IPOs of Snap, Inc. and Blue Apron indicate that while the IPO pipeline continues to flow, there may be a cautionary tale for “unicorns” – venture-backed companies with estimated valuations in excess of $1 billion....more

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Valuation of Illiquid Portfolio Investments – Avoiding Regulatory Risks with Form and Substance

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For private fund managers, the valuation of privately-held securities has been subject to heightened regulatory scrutiny. As the IPO on-ramp for private “unicorn” investments has lengthened, fund managers may hold illiquid...more

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The Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2017

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Private investment funds and advisers are likely to face new regulatory challenges and increased litigation risks in 2017, not only because of a change in the administration, but also because many advisers have not corrected...more

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