Challenging times. The stock market is choppy, and uncertainty about the economy and politics is pervasive. That said, we have seen that venture capitalists with conviction are making big bets. History tells us that the...more
On March 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a No-Action Letter that provided guidance regarding the ways issuers can satisfy the accredited investor verification requirements of offerings made...more
4/3/2025
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Capital Markets ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Investment ,
New Guidance ,
No-Action Letters ,
Private Funds ,
Regulation D ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rule 506(c) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation
Prospective purchasers of blockchain assets can now navigate through global exchanges (i.e., Coinbase or Kraken) to invest in various forms of tokens. Investments in tokens, however, are only the tip of the iceberg for those...more
2/10/2025
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Blockchain ,
Compliance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Equity ,
Investment ,
Investment Funds ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Risk Management ,
Securities Regulation ,
Virtual Currency
As we turn our thoughts to 2025, there is clearly significant enthusiasm in the financial world for a bust-out year in venture capital. Anecdotally, we can readily see that the number of transactions is increasing, and...more
1/13/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Capital Markets ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Investment ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds ,
Risk Management ,
Venture Capital
One of the challenges facing venture capital firms is how to handle investments in portfolio companies prior to the initial close (“Initial Close”) of a new fund (“New Fund”). Typically, the investment advisor (“VC Advisor”),...more