Startup founders need to know the key documents for startup formation, entity selection, governance, and operational basics if they want to succeed. Paul Johnson, Procopio's Emerging Company and Venture Capital practice...more
Startup founders will gain a foundational understanding of the legal documents and processes critical for forming and operating a successful business. By addressing key considerations for corporate formation, this session...more
Privately held businesses are rarely bought or sold “as is.” Buyers of most businesses usually expect the sellers to make a comprehensive set of “representations” or “reps.” In other words, statements about the business that...more
2/4/2025
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
Acquisitions ,
Buyers ,
Contract Terms ,
Disclosure ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Escrow Accounts ,
Holdbacks ,
Indemnification ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Risk Management ,
Sellers ,
Shareholders
Advanced planning for an early stage equity financing can significantly smooth the path for startups, helping to identify opportunities and avoid setbacks. A critical part of the process is the investor’s legal due diligence....more
What do private equity and growth capital investors look for when adding new companies to their portfolio, and what strategies do they apply to help those companies optimize capital? Procopio Partner and Mergers &...more
5/21/2024
/ Buyouts ,
Capital Markets ,
CEOs ,
CFOs ,
CMOs ,
EBITDA ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Healthcare ,
Interest Rates ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Portfolio Companies ,
Private Equity ,
Supply Chain
In a move that, if allowed to go into effect, could force companies across the United States to tear up existing contracts, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a Final Rule April 23, 2024, effectively barring...more
Observations from Two of SoCal’s Leading Transaction Attorneys-
What can buyers and sellers expect from the M&A market in 2024? Procopio Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Joint Ventures leaders Paul Johnson and Jason...more
2/28/2024
/ Business Valuations ,
Buyers ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Exit Strategies ,
Fair Market Value ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financing ,
General-Business ,
Investment ,
Market Volatility ,
Private Equity ,
Selling a Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving central to many recent commercial transactions, such as asset or business acquisitions or licenses, and this will only increase as interest in AI explodes. Whether such commercial...more