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Alok Sama is an accomplished investor, advisor, and best-selling author with more than 40 years of global experience in the financial industry. Known for his work as the president and chief financial officer at SoftBank Group...more
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
Hiring the first general counsel (GC) is an important rite of passage for companies that have evolved from a small startup to a growing private company, and for the person brought on to fill this role, it can be a tremendous...more
Our client spotlight in this edition is on Conductive Ventures, a Palo Alto–based venture capital firm that manages $450 million in capital across three funds. Conductive Ventures invests in early-stage, capital-efficient...more
In the high-stakes world of startups, securing capital can often feel like navigating a labyrinth. But what happens when the path leads to a down round? As economic pressures mount, many entrepreneurs face this challenging...more
US life sciences venture activity slowed sharply in Q3 2025, with deal flow drifting down to a decade low. The policy backdrop was mixed: Faster review timelines continued to help approvals, yet compliance and supply chain...more
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
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
Mad Capital, a credit firm helping farmers move towards regenerative farming practices, announced that it raised $78.4 million for its second fund, Perennial Fund II. Nitricity, a climate and agtech startup, announced...more
Nasdaq Private Market’s State of the Private Market: 2025 report shows private company valuations beginning to recover, liquidity programs surging, and private company performance stabilizing relative to public benchmarks...more
When start-ups dream of an exit, they picture ringing the bell at an IPO or celebrating a headline-grabbing acquisition. But what happens when the journey takes a detour through the valley of distress? ...more
Raising capital is a defining moment for any startup, but the groundwork for a successful financing is laid long before you meet your first investor. We’ve seen that the companies best positioned to attract investment are...more
Meatable, a Dutch cultivated meat startup, announced that it acquired the cultivated meat platform of Uncommon Bio. Post Holdings is selling the pasta portion of its recently acquired 8th Avenue Food & Provisions Division to...more
Our second quarter 2025 corporate venture capital (CVC) survey indicators continue to show challenging market conditions. However, valuations are on the rise in surveyed transactions. In this survey, we track investment...more
If you’re raising early-stage capital, the outlook appears strong, but for late-stage companies, the bar is higher than ever. In partnership with Aumni, a J.P. Morgan company, we’re pleased to share the Q2 2025 edition of the...more
Is AI a concern in M&A deals and venture capital financing transactions? AI can raise a variety of concerns in M&A and venture capital financings, including: AI Governance and Risk Management: Has the target company...more
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Welcome back to the Orrick Legal Ninja Snapshot! In today's fast-evolving venture capital landscape, we're seeing a new twist on an old favorite: sunset or fall-away provisions in antidilution protection. As the German VC...more
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The European economy is currently under a considerable structural adjustment pressure. Against the backdrop of rapid technological change, diverse geopolitical tensions, an increasing shortage of skilled workers, and global...more
Convertible instruments held steady in Q1 2025, but the terms are shifting in favor of investors. Interest rates on convertible notes rose by 200 to 300 basis points, and discount rates climbed as high as 10.5 percentage...more
This year, U.S. VC funding into the life sciences sector has cooled: Q1 softness was followed by a decade low in VC transactions in Q2. Despite the moderation in dealmaking volume, investors continued to deploy sizable...more
AI continues to be the standout in venture dealmaking, with Q1 2025 extending the sector’s winning streak. AI companies raised more capital and achieved significantly higher pre-money valuations than their non-AI...more
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