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Companies Seeking Capital—Be Wary of "Consultants" Who Want to Help

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A significant part of our corporate practice is advising clients who want to raise capital.  For larger, institutional clients who attract the attention of reputable investment bankers, the process is straightforward....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The 'New' M&A Broker-Dealer Exemption

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The bane of every start-up company is the never-ending quest to raise capital for its operations. Newly (and not so new) formed companies seemingly would do anything to raise funds. Over the course of many decades, these...more

Perkins Coie

Private Early-Stage Startup Companies Coming Under Increased SEC Scrutiny

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While sophisticated participants in private markets have historically been seen as capable of bargaining for information or withstanding losses better than mom-and-pop investors, current events signal that the U.S. Securities...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Inflation Adjustments to Thresholds for EGC Definition and Regulation Crowdfunding Become Effective

Effective September 20, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increased the annual gross revenue threshold to qualify for emerging growth company (EGC) status from $1.07 billion to $1.235 billion. ...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

2021 Digital Asset Regulatory Lookback (US Edition)

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Popular and institutional interest in digital assets, decentralized applications, NFTs, and blockchain technology skyrocketed, and regulators sprinted to catch up. For the digital asset markets, 2021 was a banner year....more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Does the US Data Breach Bill Mean for Your Organization? A business must always be wary of the potential for cyberattacks and data breaches, and Congress...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Should Your Company Implement a Vaccination Mandate?  As the Biden administration announced the new federal vaccine requirements on Thursday, an increasing...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - April 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: SPAC Transaction Explosion Drives SEC Enforcement Focus - Over the past year, with a global pandemic and volatile markets, the volume of SPAC transactions has...more

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Top Recent African Fintech Funding Rounds including Flutterwave, Adumo and Kuda  Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation globally and Africa is no...more

Foster Garvey PC

Sports & Entertainment Spotlight - April 2021

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March is over, a new month begins. Congrats on the Final Four to the Zags, Cougars, Bears and Bruins. Opening Day is upon us, it’s time to play ball, And battle for the World Series title deep into the fall. Enough setting...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Difference Between Debt and Equity Financing - Are you a small business owner trying to decide if debt or equity financing is best for your business? ...more

A&O Shearman

Entering the U.S. Market: A Guide for FinTech Firms

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The United States is the largest financial services market in the world. For an international business, expanding operations to the U.S. can facilitate capital-raising efforts, provide access to one of the world’s deepest...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Few Startups with Female Founders Raise More Venture Cash - After angel investments and seed round funding, studies from the Kauffman Fellows Research Center...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2019 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The SEC is Looking to Make it Easier for Any Company to Test the IPO Waters - A recent proposal from the SEC may make it easier for smaller private companies to...more

Dechert LLP

US Blockchain Enforcement and Litigation Update

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Over the past two years, prices for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have experienced extreme gains and declines, while billions of dollars have been raised through Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”). In this dynamic...more

White and Williams LLP

JOBS Act 3.0 Passes US House of Representatives

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On July 17, 2018, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan package of reforms to help facilitate capital formation and spur entrepreneurship. The JOBS and Investor’s Confidence Act (JOBS...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May, 2018 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The SEC Created a Fake ICO Website to Show Just How Easy It is to Scam Investors - The SEC trolled investors by creating a fake ICO website “HoweyCoins” to show...more

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Five Things to Know About ICOs

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Initial coin offerings or similar types of sales of virtual-based coins and tokens, are quickly becoming an important fundraising tool for many early-stage companies. Last month, our QuickLaunch University webinar series...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July, 2017

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Learn The Basics of Startup Funding, From Incorporation to Series A Starting a business? Tech.Co offers a crash course in incorporation and funding....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2016 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: - Don’t Expect New Crowdfunding Rules to Create a Startup Boom - Equity crowdfunding went live this week under the SEC’s recent rulemaking, but many...more

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Finders Keepers, Winners Weepers? Startups Using ‘Finders’ to Bring in Investors May Face Penalties

Many startups engage third-party consultants, or “finders”, to make introductions to potential investors. Startup founders generally have a technical background, and may lack meaningful connections in the finance/venture...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - Week of January 3, 2016

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The 30 Best Pieces of Advice for Entrepreneurs in 2015 - Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2016 with a list within a list—dig into First Round Review’s best...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Crowdfunding 101: The Four Types You Need To Know

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This post was originally written by Dylan Rochon, 2015 Foley & Lardner LLP Startup Connector. The term “crowdfunding” is closely associated with websites such as Kickstarter.com and GoFundMe.com. These sites provide a...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

What is Crowdfunding Anyway?

Rarely has a capital markets concept been more ambiguous, and potentially more confusing, than crowdfunding. It seems that everyone has his or her own definition, which sometimes varies depending on the circumstances. ...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Crowdfunding and IP in Health and Biotech Start-ups (Part 3): Potential Dangers

This is the third in a 3-part series about the use of crowdfunding in health and biotech start-ups. We started with the story of a tech start-up which set records for funding through a Kickstarter campaign, triggering the...more

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