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For Founders, Raising VC Funds Comes From Being in the ‘Know’

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We have previously written regarding founders’ choice of entity decisions as well as a number of tips for entrepreneurs to keep in mind as their businesses begin to operate and grow. But for those founders who have eyes on...more

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Venture Capital Firms Face New Reporting Requirement With California Law

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Over three and a half years since the death of George Floyd spurred some members of the venture capital community to enact promises to increase their investments in diverse entrepreneurs, California has enacted legislation in...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Exploring the Build to Scale Program: Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Tech-Driven Startups

On June 1st, the Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) within the U.S. Department of Commerce launched the application process for the Build to Scale (B2S) Program. This program...more

Proskauer - Private Market Talks Podcast

[Podcast] Private Market Talks Episode 6: Venture Capital Investing with Primary VC's Jason Shuman

Venture capital is a unique asset class. In this episode, Jason Shuman, General Partner at Primary VC, gives us a window into his world of early-stage venture capital investing and discusses the multitude of stars that must...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Commissioners’ Comments at the 42nd Annual Small Business Forum

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Investor Advocate held the 42nd Annual Small Business Forum—this time convening panels over four days on various topics, including trends and challenges affecting early...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Top Tips on Raising Bridge Financing

Convertible securities such as simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs), advance subscription agreements (ASAs) and conventional convertible loan notes (CLNs) are increasingly used as agile and flexible funding...more

Goodwin

What are “Double-Vest” RSUs and Why Are They Making Headlines?

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Double-vest restricted stock unit awards (Double-Vest RSUs) made headlines a few years after the end of the Great Recession when they were awarded by pre-IPO tech giants. Since that time, it has become increasingly common for...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Good News for Small Businesses Seeking Government Funding for Research and Development: SBIR/STTR Programs Extended Through 2025

Under the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 (the Act), signed into law last month, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs were extended through fiscal year 2025....more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Guide for Early-Stage Companies on Trade Compliance and Foreign Investment

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Are you looking to hire a star engineer who is a foreign national? Are you considering raising capital from a foreign venture capital firm or other foreign investor? Are you interested in sourcing components or creating...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Event] 2022 Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium & Investment Forum - April 28th - 29th, Boston, MA

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At the Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium and Investment Forum, seasoned dealmakers, investors industry executives and technical experts will join McDermott's leading transactional, venture financing and private equity...more

Hutchison PLLC

Huddling with Hutch adVENTURES: Behind the scenes with an early-stage venture capital firm

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Hutchlaw sits down with a managing partner from Good Growth Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, to discuss the process of working with a venture capital firm, the benefits that come with that relationship and how to...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Key Takeaways | The Growth of Early Stage Technology Company Investment and Development in Energy and Oil and Gas

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How is technology affecting the energy industry? In the latest webinar in the Energy Transition series, McDermott Will & Emery Partner Parker A. Lee hosted Shawn Helms, co-head of McDermott’s Technology and Outsourcing...more

Hutchison PLLC

The Legal Side of Raising Money: Startup Funding Questions Answered, with Anna Tharrington

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As a startup founder, raising money can feel like an enormous mountain to climb. Many go through dozens or hundreds of pitches before they find the investors that will say yes - and are truly the right fit. And when the deal...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Securities Safety Check for New TV Series “Unicorn Hunters”

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A new reality streaming television series called Unicorn Hunters debuted last week in which startups will pitch to a panel that includes Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and the panelists after some grilling of the...more

World Law Group

2021 Venture Capital Guide - Argentina

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Raising Funds as a Start-Up Cyber Security Company

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Over the last decade, cyber security has become a predominant issue for many medium to large companies, as well as local and federal government agencies. Most companies and governments rely on the use of digital networks,...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Looking for a Venture Capital Fund to Invest in You? Here's How to Do It Right

Raising capital is one of the main issues that preoccupies entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Whether you are in the initial startup stage imagining an idea that may become reality or possess an advanced product looking to make...more

Snell & Wilmer

Look Before You Lend: A Practical Discussion of Tax Issues to Consider When Lending to an Emerging Business

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Private credit appears to be the dominating trend throughout emerging business markets. Businesses seeking to raise capital are finding private investors who, unsurprisingly, are looking to maximize yield, while at the same...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey – Second Quarter 2019 - Full Analysis

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We analyzed the terms of 215 venture financings closed in the second quarter of 2019 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley. The quarter showed the highest percentage of up rounds since 2004, when we first started...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Top 3 Due Diligence Concerns for Investors in Venture Capital Transactions

The single most important piece of information that investors need to understand is who owns the company. If there are any questions, that should raise a huge red flag. ...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Regulation Crowdfunding Surpasses $100 Million but Still Needs Reform

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A recent report on the state of Regulation Crowdfunding published by a major crowdfunding advisory firm is cause for both celebration and renewed reform efforts. The $100 million aggregate funding milestone and the prorated...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey – Second Quarter 2017

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This report analyzes the valuations and terms of venture financings for 208 companies headquartered in the Silicon Valley that raised capital in the second quarter of 2017. Overview of Results - Valuations Continue...more

Goodwin

Investment Highlights from CoinDesk’s State of the Blockchain

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For anyone who hasn’t got around to reading CoinDesk’s third quarter State of the Blockchain report, here are some highlights pertaining to startup investment....more

Cooley LLP

Blog: Quarterly VC Update: Brad Feld on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q3 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Brad Feld, co-founder of the Foundry Group, to get his take on the current state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Brad: - ...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Anatomy of a Term Sheet: Series A Financing (Q2 2016)

A key milestone in the lifecycle of many successful companies (and, admittedly, many unsuccessful companies) is obtaining financing from angel or venture capital investors, but in negotiating with experienced investors...more

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