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Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

The SEC and Capital Formation

Not long ago, the SEC hosted the Annual Small Business Forum.  The Forum provides an opportunity to consider a broad array of issues affecting private companies as well as smaller public companies seeking to raise capital and...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

House Passes Eleven Bills Enabling Capital Formation

In early June, the US House of Representatives passed two sets of bills focused on promoting capital formation. The bipartisan effort included bills that amend the accredited investor definition in order to increase the...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Going Public in the 2020s

Speaking at a conference at Columbia University as part of the Columbia Law and Business Schools’ Program in the Law and Economics of Capital Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Uyeda shared his views...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Releases Agenda for Small Business Forum

As we had previously blogged, the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold its Small Business Forum on June 18, 2020, virtually.  While the annual program always addresses critical capital formation issues, this year’s...more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September, 2018

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Most CEOs Miss These 3 Things When Scaling Their Businesses - Avoid common scaling pitfalls by employing the techniques described here by Entrepreneur....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The JOBS Act 3.0: Regulatory Reforms Pass House of Representatives

On July 17, 2018, the House of Representatives passed the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act (JOBS Act 3.0), a package of reforms consisting of 32 pieces of legislation principally designed to spur entrepreneurship by...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - March, 2018 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Founders, Pay Attention to This Stuff—Not the Stock Market - WilmerHale Partner Daniel Zimmermann explains what should and should not get a founder’s attention...more

Troutman Pepper

Regulation A+: For Smaller Companies (and ICOs) a Better Way to Go Public?

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With the proliferation of smaller companies seeking to grow their businesses, gain credibility and access capital, Regulation A+ is now increasingly being used as a fundraising tool. ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Back to the Future? (Regional Exchanges and Venture Exchanges)

Last week, in connection with the meeting of the SEC’s Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies, both Commissioner Aguilar and Commissioner Gallagher expressed interest in, and support for, a more thorough...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Meeting of the SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies met on March 4 to discuss various topics related to facilitating the secondary market for trading securities of small and emerging...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - JOBS Act

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

The SEC announced the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on December 17th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The committee will focus on the interests and priorities of emerging and smaller public companies. ...more

Cooley LLP

8 Legal To-Dos Before Your First Investment

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So, you’re about to raise money for the first time. Good luck! Before you start approaching VC firms for pitch opportunities, though, be aware that investors typically expect a certain amount of organization and structure...more

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey - Second Quarter 2013

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We analyzed the terms of venture financings for 124 companies headquartered in Silicon Valley that reported raising money in the second quarter of 2013....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

JOBS Act Means New Funding Opportunities for Start-Ups and Other Small Businesses

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On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law. The JOBS Act seeks to reduce securities law burdens on start-ups and small businesses to make capital more accessible. In a...more

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