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The Devil Is in the Details, and So Is the Gross Margin: How Detailed Regulatory Strategy Can Make or Break Investment for...

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Hemp-derived THC beverages comprise one of the fastest-growing beverage categories in the United States right now. With Circle K and Target recently announcing market entry the industry is quickly reaching mainstream status...more

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Startup Board Basics: Forming, Structuring & Governing Your Board of Directors

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Establishing a board of directors with non-founder directors marks a critical turning point in a startup’s evolution, from founder-led to investor-backed. Whether you are incorporating, closing your first priced financing...more

Mintz Edge

Stock Vesting in Startup Companies

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Building a company from the ground up is a risky (but hopefully rewarding) endeavor for founders. In exchange for the founders’ efforts and devotion to the success of the company, the founders take a significant equity stake...more

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MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — October 2025

One of the remarkable things about the US economy is the robust nature of startups and emerging companies. These new enterprises drive growth and create jobs, and in turn fuel additional economic activity, creating a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Breaking Down the October 2, 2025 NVCA Updates to the Model Legal Documents: What Founders and VCs Need to Know

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On October 2, 2025, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) released it’s most recent updates to its model legal documents to reflect recent legal developments, market practices and regulatory priorities. The NVCA...more

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Final FCA Capital Rules: Good News for Founders and Investors

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In a previous alert, ‘UK Regulatory Capital Reforms: A Boost for Start-Up Founders and Venture Capital Investors?’, we discussed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation on simplifying the capital rules for...more

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IP Essentials for HLTH and Beyond: Safeguard and Maximize the Value of Your Life Sciences and MedTech Business

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HLTH USA is a whirlwind—partnering, investor meetings, and press all compressed into a few fast-moving days. That intensity can be great, but it can also be risky for protecting and maximizing the value of your intellectual...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 257

Food Venture Financing Trends - Ecorobotix, an agtech startup that produces smart spraying systems for crop protection products, announced that it raised $150 million across its Series C financing round in 2024 and Series...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

What’s in a Down Round? Key Features of a Down Round

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Startup financing is a dynamic process, and down rounds have emerged as a critical mechanism for companies navigating challenging economic climates. These down rounds are characterized by a reduction in company valuation and...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Secondaries, Founder Liquidity & SAFEs: Inside the Evolving Deal Terms Q2 2025

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Founder preferred stock is on the rise, featured in nearly 11% of companies that closed priced equity rounds in H1, up from 6% in 2023. These provisions often support tax-efficient founder liquidity structuring and may signal...more

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Choosing Between Financing Instruments for Your Startup

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Choosing the right financing instruments early on impacts not only how your cap table evolves, but also your ability to attract subsequent investors and navigate regulatory compliance. The stage that your company is in will...more

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Three Critical Legal Mistakes Startup Founders Can’t Afford to Make

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Founders tend to be laser-focused on building, launching and scaling their startups as fast as possible, eager to see their passion project transform into a thriving business. Yet, in the rush to get to market, founders too...more

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Startup IP Myths That Can Cost You Millions (or Kill Your Exit)

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Intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable—but also the most misunderstood—asset in a startup’s portfolio. Early missteps can jeopardize funding, derail acquisitions or expose founders to costly legal disputes. In...more

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Five Key Considerations for International Founders

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Every day, entrepreneurs from around the world bring new ideas to life in the United States. For founders looking to scale internationally, entering this market can be a game-changing step toward building a global business....more

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Initial Financing Options for Start-Ups and Emerging Companies

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Even before formation, it is critical to consider how a business will be funded, both initially and in the long term. A business’s initial capital structure can have important implications for the type of financing it is able...more

Fenwick & West LLP

AI Startups Still Command Premiums in Q2 2025, But Investor Scrutiny Is Rising

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Artificial Intelligence companies continued to post strong valuation premiums at Series A, particularly in sectors like Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, and Tech. ...more

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LIVE @ Grepbeat’s Startups to Watch

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In this special edition of the Founder Shares podcast, we go on location to the 2025 Grepbeat Startups to Watch event. Host Trevor Schmidt speaks with judges and founders about what it takes to build a successful startup in...more

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Potential Impacts on Startups From the Federal Government Seeking Patent Royalties

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The new suggestion from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that the federal government may start seeking royalties on federal-funding patents owned by universities represents a potential major change in the landscape for...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Event] Biotech Summit 2025 - October 22nd - 23rd, Boston, MA

Wilson Sonsini’s 2nd Annual Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Patent Basics for Tech Companies: Effectively Protecting Your Tech

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most important assets many technology companies will ever own. Patents are a key part of a company’s IP portfolio. Investors often view a company’s patent portfolio as a signal of...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Early-Stage Momentum Holds Strong in Q2 2025, Even as Late-Stage Pulls Back

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Seed through Series C deal activity gained ground in Q2 2025, with deal sizes up between 5.5% and 22% and valuations rising by as much as 60% compared to Q1. While this reflects improving confidence in early-stage ventures,...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

VC-Backed IPOs in 2025

PitchBook’s recently published Q3 2025 Analyst Note shows how the market has shifted since the 2021 IPO boom.  Through June 30, 2025, only 18 US companies completed IPOs, pacing the year for the lowest total in a decade. ...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 252

Food Venture Financing Trends - Orchard Robotics, an agtech startup, has raised a $22 million Series A round....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

LathamTECH in Focus: Exploring Growth Financing Options for Unicorns

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In this episode of LathamTECH in Focus, Haim Zaltzman, Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, explores the array of financing options for tech companies on the path to unicorn valuation and a...more

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Demystifying the Fundraising Process—From First Meeting to Closing the Deal

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For founders, the fundraising process can feel like a black box that is more art than science and full of jargon, shifting timelines, and high stakes. Yet, understanding the typical steps and expectations can make the...more

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